C.P.L.R. § 308 instructs how to serve process in New York State. Although it does not expressly include service by e-mail, case law is evolving so that service via e-mail is increasingly accepted by New York courts.
1. The date the motion will be heard by the court. This is sometimes called the “return date,” or the date the motion is “returnable.” The party making the motion (moving party) chooses the date the motion will be heard by the court.
Rule 6. Form of Papers. (a) All papers submitted to the Commercial Division shall not be inconsistent with CPLR 2101 and section 202.5(a) of this Part. Papers shall be double-spaced and contain print no smaller than 12 point, or 8½ × 11 inch paper, bearing margins no smaller than one inch.
Service of process by e-mail is allowed in New York State courts only if the court specifically authorizes it under certain conditions. Generally, traditional methods of service are preferred, and e-mail can be used if those methods are impracticable.
Is service of process by email permitted in a civil action commenced in NY State courts? Yes, but only where a court has issued order permitting service of process by email.
Except where otherwise prescribed by law or order of court, papers may be served by any person not a party of the age of eighteen years or over. Upon an attorney. Except where otherwise prescribed by law or order of court, papers to be served upon a party in a pending action shall be served upon the party's attorney.
Rule 202.70. 11-d - Limitations on Depositions (a) Unless otherwise stipulated to by the parties or ordered by the court: (1) the number of depositions taken by plaintiffs, or by defendants, or by third-party defendants, shall be limited to 10; and (2) depositions shall be limited to 7 hours per deponent.
An order to show cause (OSC) is a request to the court for a new hearing. It can ask for more time or stop the marshal from evicting you. If you do not have a lawyer, you will have to fill out the OSC yourself.
The “200 Foot Law” prohibits the Authority from issuing an on premises retail license2 for the sale and/or consumption of liquor to any premises which is within 200 feet of and on the same street as a building exclusively used as a school or place of worship.
(c) If any party intends to introduce expert testimony at trial, no later than thirty days prior to the completion of fact discovery, the parties shall confer on a schedule for expert disclosure--including the identification of experts, exchange of reports, and depositions of testifying experts--all of which shall be ...