New York Summons — in a Civil Action is a court document issued by a court in the state of New York to a defendant in a civil action. It orders the defendant to appear at the court and answer the plaintiff's claims in the civil action. The summons is typically accompanied by a complaint that explains the plaintiff's claims in detail. The defendant must answer the summons within the time stated in the document or risk a default judgment being issued against them. There are two types of New York Summons — in a Civil Action. The first is a Summons with Notice which gives the defendant the opportunity to answer the complaint. The second is a Summons and Complaint which does not allow the defendant to answer the complaint and requires them to appear in court.




