A New York Notice of Petition is a legal document used in New York State courts to initiate a civil lawsuit. It must be served to the defendant, and it notifies them that they are being sued in court. It also informs them of the deadline for filing an answer or other responsive pleading. There are two types of New York Notice of Petition: Summons and Complaint, and Summons with Notice. A Summons and Complaint is a two-part document that includes both the summons and the complaint. The summons provides the defendant with the facts of the case and the complaint outlines the plaintiff's claims. The Summons with Notice combines the summons and complaint into one document. It also includes a notice that the plaintiff is seeking a specific remedy, such as money or property. Both types of Notice of Petition must be served on the defendant, either in person or by mail.