In order to make a motion in the Court of Claims, you must prepare a set of "motion papers," serve a copy of the motion papers on the opposing party or the opposing party's attorney, and submit the original and two copies of the motion papers to the Clerk of the Court, with an Affidavit of Service (a sworn statement ...
A party may compel arbitration as long as they have a valid and enforceable written agreement to submit a dispute to arbitration. Arbitration, and specifically the procedures for compelling arbitration, are governed by Code of Civil Procedure section 1280 et seq.
After drafting the Motion to Compel Arbitration, you'll need to file it with the court clerk. You can do this in person or let an attorney do it for you if you have one. Filing requirements vary from one court to another; you need to consult with the court clerk about local rules for filing that apply to your case.
Where are motions returnable? Motions are returnable to 851 Grand Concourse Bronx, New York 10451 in room 217.
The return date is the court date. The party making the motion chooses the court date and puts it in the Notice of Motion so everyone knows when to come to court. NYSCEF wants to know the court date and has a calendar button to find the court date you picked.
A motion may be withdrawn at any time prior to its return date by filing with the clerk a written request signed by counsel for the moving party. A request to withdraw a motion after submission must be supported by a stipulation of withdrawal signed by all counsel.
Motions made by notice of motion and petitions and notices of petition in special proceedings are processed by the General Clerk's Office (Room 119) and are to be made returnable in the Motion Submission Part Courtroom (Room 130) on any business day of the week at AM.
A defendant may file a petition to compel arbitration in lieu of filing an answer to a complaint. This defendant will then have 15 days after any denial of the petition to plead to the complaint. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1281.7.)
It is best practice to move to compel arbitration early in the litigation.