On a separate page or pages, write a short and plain statement of the answer to the allegations in the complaint. Number the paragraphs. The answer should correspond to each paragraph in the complaint, with paragraph 1 of the answer corresponding to paragraph 1 of the complaint, etc.
An Answer must be in writing and the entire caption, including the index number and an original signature is required. The Answer can be mailed to the County Clerk's office. If it is an E-Filed case, the Answer needs to be uploaded to the New York State Court Electronic Filing website.
To begin an action in Small Claims Court, a person, or someone acting on his or her behalf, must come to the Small Claims Court Clerk's office in the proper county and fill out a statement of claim. To find out where the clerk's office is located in your county, click on Locations.
Enter a judgment means to make a final recording of the decision and the opinion, if the court made one. When the entry is complete depends on the jurisdiction, but entering a judgment usually either occurs after the decision is inserted into the docket or sent to a specified official.
Once the Judgment is entered, the winner should serve a copy of the Judgment with "notice of entry" on the loser. This service starts the loser's time to appeal running.
Notice of entry occurs when one party serves a copy of a court's order on the other parties in the case. CPLR § R2220(b); Smart Code. In New York state court, the court does not automatically send orders to all parties.
Notice of Entry of Judgment or Order (CIV-130) Tells the parties that a judgment has been entered in a case. Service of this notice sets the start date of important deadlines regarding the ability to set-aside or challenge the judgment.
1. Use formal language: Address the judge as "Honorable Full Name". 2. Include proper titles: Use "Dear Judge Last Name" as the salutation.
Introduce yourself to the Court. Explain how you know (and how long you have known) the defendant. Make it personal when describing the defendant's characteristics. Can you think of examples of good deeds done by the defendant (hard work, dedication to family/church/community, generosity, etc).
If you are asked to write a character letter for someone, it can be helpful to keep the following tips in mind when creating your letter: Address Your Letter to the Judge. Establish a Clear Relationship with the Defendant. Be Truthful. Be Positive. Include a Discussion of the Crime. Do Not Suggest Penalties for the Crime.