CPLR - New York Civil Procedure
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New York CPLR Forms
Quote
Acknowledgments
Affidavits/Affirmations/Declarations
Appeals
Arbitration
Article 78 Proceedings
Attorneys
Bills of Particulars
Calendar Practice
Certifications
Commencement of Actions
Complaints
Disclosure
Federal Court (AO) Forms
Forms of Papers - Captions and Signature Blocks
Judgment
Motions
New York City Civil Court Housing Part
Notice of Appearance
Orders
Provisional Remedies - Attachment
Removal
Request for Judicial Intervention & Application for Index Number
Responsive Pleadings
Service
Settlement/Voluntary Discontinuance
Special Proceedings
Stipulations
Subpoenas
Third-Party Practice
Venue
Verification
Acknowledgments
CPLR 4538: Acknowledgment by Individual
CPLR 4538: Acknowledgment by Corporation - Without Seal
CPLR 4538: Acknowledgment by Corporation - With Seal
Affidavits/Affirmations/Declarations
CPLR 403, 2214: Affidavit - Skeleton Form
CPLR 403, 2106, 2214: Affirmation - Skeleton Form
28 U.S.C. 1746, LR 1.10: Declaration - Skeleton Form
Appeals
Taking the Appeal
CPLR 5515, 5701: Notice of Appeal from Supreme Court Order or Judgment
CPLR 5513, 5515, 5701: Notice of Cross-Appeal from Supreme Court Order or Judgment
CPLR 5515: Notice of Appeal - Skeleton Form
CPLR 5513, 5515: Notice of Cross-Appeal - Skeleton Form
CPLR 5515, 5601: Notice of Appeal to Court of Appeals
FRAP 3: Notice of Appeal from District Court Judgment or Order
Motions for Leave to Appeal
CPLR 2214, 2221, 5516, 5701(c), 5703: Notice of Motion for Leave to Appeal
CPLR 2214, 2221, 5516, 5701(c), 5703: Notice of Motion for Reargument or Leave to Appeal
Court of Appeals Forms
CPLR 2214, 5501(b), 5516, 5602, 22 NYCRR 500.11(d): Motion for Leave to Appeal
CPLR 2104, 5601(c), 5602(b)(iii): Stipulation for Judgment Absolute
CPLR 5601, 5501(b), 5602, 22 NYCRR 500.2: Jurisdictional Statement - Court of Appeals
Forms Required by Appellate Divisions
22 NYCRR 600.11(f): First Department Note of Issue
22 NYCRR 600.17: First Department Preargument Statement
22 NYCRR 600.11(f): First Department Notice of Time Desired for Oral Argument
22 NYCRR 670.3: Second Department Request for Appellate Division Intervention (RADI) Forms A, B & C (The following forms will be automatically inserted as needed: Second Department Additional Appeal Information Form (Form B) Second Department Additional Party and Attorney Information Form (Form C))
22 NYCRR 800.24: Third Department Pre-Calendar Statement
Record on Appeal
CPLR 5531: Statement Pursuant to CPLR 5531
CPLR 2105, 22 NYCRR 600.10(b), 22 NYCRR 670.10, 22 NYCRR 800.7: Certification of Record on Appeal
CPLR 2104, 5532: Stipulation in Lieu of Certification
CPLR 2104, 3217, 5515, 22 NYCRR 500.16: Stipulation Withdrawing Appeal
Stay Pending Appeal
CPLR 5519(a): Affidavit of Intention to Move for Leave to Appeal to Effect Stay of Enforcement
CPLR 2214, 5519(c): Order to Show Cause for Stay Pending Appeal or Motion for Leave to Appeal
CPLR 2214, 5519(c): Notice of Motion for Stay Pending Appeal or Motion for Leave to Appeal
CPLR 5519(c): Affidavit in Support of Motion for Stay Pending Appeal or Motion for Leave to Appeal
Argument
CPLR 2214, 5521: Order to Show Cause for Preference in the Hearing of an Appeal
Arbitration
Commencing Arbitration
CPLR 7503(c): Notice of Intention to Arbitrate (Demand for Arbitration)
Compelling Arbitration
CPLR 2214, 7503(a): Notice of Motion to Compel Arbitration
CPLR 2214, 7502, 7503: Order to Show Cause on Motion to Compel Arbitration (and Stay Action)
CPLR 403, 7502, 7503: Notice of Petition to Compel Arbitration
CPLR 403, 7502, 7503: Order to Show Cause Commencing Special Proceeding to Compel Arbitration
CPLR 403, 7502, 7503, 7601: Notice of Petition to Enforce Agreement for Determination of an Issue
CPLR 402, 7503: Petition to Compel Arbitration
Stay of Arbitration
CPLR 2214, 7503(b): Notice of Motion to Stay Arbitration
CPLR 403, CPLR 7503(b): Order to Show Cause Upon Application to Stay Arbitration
CPLR 402, 7503(b) Petition to Stay Arbitration
Confirmation of Award
CPLR 2214, 7510: Notice of Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award
CPLR 403, 7510: Notice of Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award
CPLR 402, 7510: Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award
CPLR 2214, CPLR 7510: Affidavit in Support of Motion to Confirm Award
Vacating or Modifying the Award
CPLR 2214, 7511: Notice of Motion to Vacate or Modify Award
CPLR 2214, 7511: Order to Show Cause on Motion to Vacate or Modify Award (with Stay)
CPLR 403, 7511: Notice of Petition to Vacate or Modify Award
CPLR 403, 7511: Order to Show Cause to Commence Proceeding to Vacate or Modify Award (with Stay)
Article 78 Proceedings
CPLR 403, 7804: Notice of Petition to Commence Article 78 Proceeding
CPLR 403, 7804: Order to Show Cause to Commence Article 78 Proceeding
CPLR 402, 7804: Verified Petition in Article 78 Proceeding - Skeleton Form
CPLR 402, 7804: Verified Answer in Article 78 Proceeding - Skeleton Form
Attorneys
CPLR 321: Consent to Change Attorney
CPLR 321, 2214: Order to Show Cause on Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record
Bills of Particulars
CPLR 3042: Demand for a Bill of Particulars - Skeleton Form
CPLR 3042: Demand for a Verified Bill of Particulars - Skeleton Form
CPLR 3042: Demand for a Bill of Particulars - Contract Action
CPLR 3042, 3043: Demand for a Bill of Particulars - Skeleton Form for Personal Injury Actions
Calendar Practice
Request for Preliminary Conference
22 NYCRR 202.12: Request for Preliminary Conference
Trial Calendar Practice
CPLR 3402, 22 NYCRR 202.21: Certificate of Readiness
CPLR 2214, 3404, 22 NYCRR 202.21: Affidavit re Motion to Reinstate Note of Issue and Restore Case
CPLR 3402, 22 NYCRR 202.21: Note of Issue
CPLR 410, 4102, 22 NYCRR 202.21(c): Demand for Jury Trial
CPLR 2214, 22 NYCRR 202.21: Notice of Motion to Vacate Note of Issue and for Additional Disclosure
CPLR 2214, 3404, 22 NYCRR 202.21: Notice of Motion to Reinstate Note of Issue and Restore Case
CPLR 2214, 3403, 22 NYCRR 202.24: Notice of Motion for Trial Preference
FRCP 38: Demand for Jury Trial - Federal
Dismissal of Abandoned Cases
CPLR 2214, 3402, 3404: Notice of Motion to Restore Action Dismissed as Abandoned
CPLR 2214, 3402, 3404: Affidavit in Support of Motion to Restore Action Dismissed as Abandoned
Certifications
CPLR 8303-a, 22 NYCRR 130.1-1-a: Certification of Papers as Not Frivolous
CPLR 2105: Certification
Commencement of Actions
Forms of Summons
CPLR 305: Summons - Basic Form
CPLR 305(b): Summons With Notice
CPLR 305, 3011, 3019: Summons to Counterclaim Defendant
CPLR 305, 3011, 3019: Summons to Cross-Claim Defendant
CPLR 305, 1006, 3011, 3019: Summons - Interpleader
CPLR 305, 22 NYCRR 208.6: Summons - New York City Civil Court
CPLR 305, 2214, 3213: Summons - Summary Judgment in Lieu of Complaint
CPLR 305: Supplemental Summons
CPLR 305, 1007: Third-Party Summons
Summons in a Civil Action (AO 440) (10/93) (Rev. 10/93)
Forms Required to Commence Federal District Court Actions
EDNY LR Div. Bus. 50.1: Civil Cover Sheet - EDNY (JS 44) (Rev. 3/99)
Local Rule 1.9 Statement of Disclosure of Interested Parties Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 1.9 - EDNY
Local Rule 1.9 Statement of Disclosure of Interested Parties Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 1.9 - SDNY
SDNY LR Div. Bus. 4: Civil Cover Sheet -- SDNY (JS 44C) (Rev. 1/97)
Commencement of Medical Malpractice Actions
CPLR 3012-a: Certificate of Merit in Malpractice Action
CPLR 3406: Notice of Medical, Dental or Podiatric Malpractice Action
Complaints
Skeleton Form
CPLR 3011: Complaint - Skeleton Form
Allegations as to Legal Status of Parties
Allegation as to Administrator
Allegation as to Assignee's Right to Sue
CPLR 3015(b): Allegation as to Corporation
Allegation as to Executor
CPLR 503, 1025: Allegations as to Partnership and Partners
CPLR 503, 1025: Allegations as to Unincorporated Association
Causes of Action
Account Stated
Automobile Collision
Breach of Contract - Anticipatory Repudiation
Breach of Contract - Basic Form
Conversion
CPLR 3016(b): Fraud
CPLR 3016(f): Goods Sold and Delivered
Injunction
Note - Claim by Payee
CPLR 3016(f): Reasonable Value of Attorney's Services
Slip and Fall
CPLR 3016(f): Work, Labor and Services
Disclosure
Depositions - Notices of Depositions and Responses
CPLR 3107, 3113, 22 NYCRR 202.15: Notice of Deposition - Skeleton Form
CPLR 3106, 3107, 3113, 22 NYCRR 202.15: Notice of Deposition - Name of Deponent Unknown
CPLR 3107, 3113, 22 NYCRR 202.15: Notice of Deposition with Notice to Produce
CPLR 3109: Notice of Deposition Upon Written Questions
CPLR 3107, 3111: Cross Notice of Deposition
CPLR 3106: Notice of Production of Different Deponent
CPLR 3017, 3110, 3112: Objections to Notice of Deposition
FRCP 30: Notice of Deposition - Federal
Depositions to be Taken Outside New York State
CPLR 2214, 3101, 3108: Notice of Motion for Commission to Take Deposition Outside the State
CPLR 3108: Commission to Take Deposition Outside the State
Depositions Taken Within NY for Action in Another Jurisdiction
CPLR 403, 3102(e): Order to Show Cause for Deposition in New York for Action Pending in Other State
CPLR 402, 3102(e): Petition to Take Deposition for Action Pending in Another Jurisdiction
Deposition Transcript
CPLR 3116: Deposition Errata Sheet
CPLR 3116: Notice of Submission of Transcript to Witness
FRCP 30: Deposition Errata Sheet - Federal
Discovery and Inspection
CPLR 3120: Notice of Discovery and Inspection - Skeleton Form
CPLR 3120, 3122: Response to Notice of Discovery and Inspection, With Objections
FRCP 34, LR 26.3: Notice to Produce - Federal
Expert Disclosure
CPLR 3101: Demand for Expert Information
Interrogatories
FRCP 33, LR 26.3, 33.1: Interrogatories - Skeleton Form - Federal
CPLR 3130, 3131, 3132: Interrogatories - Skeleton Form
CPLR 3133: Answers to Interrogatories - Skeleton Form
CPLR 3133: Answers and Objections to Interrogatories - Skeleton Form
Medical Disclosure
CPLR 3121, 22 NYCRR 202.17: Authorization for Medical Records
CPLR 3121, 22 NYCRR 202.17: Demand for Medical Reports and Authorizations
CPLR 3121, 22 NYCRR 202.17: Notice of Medical Examination
CPLR 3121, 22 NYCRR 202.17: Request for Exchange of Reports of Examining Physicians
Notices to Admit
CPLR 3123: Notice to Admit
CPLR 3123: Response to Notice to Admit
Other Miscellaneous Discovery Demands
CPLR 4545(c): Demand for Collateral Source Information
CPLR 3101(f), 3120, 3131: Demand for Insurance Coverage
CPLR 3101(e), 3120: Demand for Statements
CPLR 3120, 3131: Demand for Witnesses
Forms of Papers - Captions and Signature Blocks
Composite Forms - Captions and Signature Blocks
Captions and Signature Blocks for Orders
Captions and Signature Blocks for Pleadings and Other Litigation Papers
Forms of Caption for Pleading and Other Litigation Papers
FRCP 10, LR 11.1: EDNY Caption
FRCP 10, LR 11.1: SDNY Caption
FRCP 10, LR 11.1: SDNY Caption -- Alternate Form (without litigation backs) (Litigation backs are not required for filing of any documents that bear this alternate form of caption.)
Supreme Court Caption - Civil Action
Supreme Court Caption - Special Proceeding With Adverse Parties
Supreme Court Caption - Special Proceeding Without Adverse Parties
County Court Caption - Civil Action
County Court Caption - Special Proceeding With Adverse Parties
County Court Caption - Special Proceeding Without Adverse Parties
New York City Civil Court Caption - Civil Action
New York City Civil Court Caption - Special Proceeding With Adverse Parties
New York City Civil Court Caption - Special Proceeding Without Adverse Parties
Court of Claims Caption
District Court Caption
Appellate Division Caption
Appellate Term Caption
Court of Appeals Caption
Forms of Caption for Orders
Supreme Court Order Caption
Appellate Division Order Caption
Forms of Signature Block for Pleadings & Other Litigation Papers
FRCP 11, 26, LR 11.1: Law Firm Signature Block - Alternate Form - SDNY and EDNY ("Attorneys for ..." listed directly beneath attorney and firm names and before the address and telephone number)
FRCP 11, 26, LR 11.1: Law Firm Signature Block - SDNY and EDNY ("Attorneys for"... listed below the attorney name, firm name, address and telephone number)
FRCP 11, 26, LR 11.1: Sole Practitioner Signature Block - Alternate Form - SDNY and EDNY ("Attorney for ..." listed directly beneath attorney name and before the address and telephone number)
FRCP 11, 26, LR 11.1: Sole Practitioner Signature Block - SDNY and EDNY ("Attorney for ..." listed below the attorney name, address and telephone number)
Law Firm Signature Block ("Attorneys for"... listed below the attorney name, firm name, address and telephone number)
Law Firm Signature Block - Alternate Form ("Attorneys for ..." listed directly beneath attorney and firm names and before the address and telephone number)
Sole Practitioner Signature Block ("Attorney for ..." listed below the attorney name, address and telephone number)
Sole Practitioner Signature Block - Alternate Form ("Attorney for ..." listed directly beneath attorney name and before the address and telephone number)
Forms of Signature Block for Orders
Form of Signature Block for Orders
Form of Signature Block for Orders - Federal
Judgment
Basic Forms of Judgment
CPLR 5011, 7514: Judgment for Petitioner or Plaintiff Upon Arbitration Award - Skeleton Form
CPLR 5011, 7514: Judgment for Respondent or Defendant Upon Arbitration Award - Skeleton Form
CPLR 3215, 5011: Default Judgment for Sum Certain - Skeleton Form
CPLR 3215, 5011: Default Judgment After Assessment - Skeleton Form
FRCP 55, 58 LR 55.2: Default Judgment - Federal
CPLR 3212, 3213, 3215, 5011: Judgment for Plaintiff Upon Motion - Skeleton Form
CPLR 3211, 3212, 3215, 5011: Judgment for Defendant Upon Motion - Skeleton Form
CPLR 5011: Judgment for Plaintiff Upon Trial - Skeleton Form
CPLR 5011: Judgment for Defendant Upon Trial - Skeleton Form
CPLR 409, 410, 5011, 7806: Judgment for Petitioner Upon Special Proceeding - Skeleton Form
CPLR 409, 410, 5011, 7806: Judgment for Respondent Upon Special Proceeding - Skeleton Form
Judgment Clauses Providing Specific Types of Relief
CPLR 5011: Permanent Injunction
CPLR 5011: Reformation
CPLR 5011: Specific Performance
Notices of Settlement and Entry of Judgment
CPLR 5016: Notice of Settlement of Judgment to Clerk
CPLR 5016: Notice of Settlement of Judgment to Court
CPLR 2220, 5016: Notice of Entry of Judgment
Proceedings Relating to Entry of Default Judgment
CPLR 3215: Notice of Application to Clerk for Entry of Default Judgment
CPLR 2214, 3215: Notice of Application (Motion) to Court for Entry of Default Judgment
CPLR 3215(g)(2): Defaulting Party's Demand for Notice of Assessment or Reference
CPLR 3215: Notice of Assessment of Damages
CPLR 3215(g)(2): Notice of Reference for Assessment of Damages
CPLR 3215(f): Affidavit of Default
CPLR 3215(f): Affidavit of Facts Constituting the Claim and the Amount Due
CPLR 3215(f): Affidavit of Attorney that Defaulting Defendant Is Not in Military Service
CPLR 3215(g)(3): Affidavit of Additional Notice Prior to Entry of Default Judgment
CPLR 3215(i), 3217: Affidavit re Entry of Default Judgment on Breach of Stipulation of Settlement
Confession of Judgment
CPLR 3218: Affidavit of Confession of Judgment
CPLR 3218, 5011: Judgment Upon Confession
Costs
CPLR 8401, 8402: Notice of Taxation
CPLR 8401, 8402: Bill of Costs with Attorney's Affirmation
FRCP 54, LR 54.1: Notice and Request to Tax Costs - Federal
FRCP 54: Bill of Costs - Federal (AO 133) (Rev. 9/89)
FRCP 54: Bill of Costs - WDNY
Offer to Compromise
CPLR 3221: Offer to Compromise
CPLR 3221: Notice of Acceptance of Offer to Compromise
CPLR 3221: Affidavit for Entry of Judgment Upon Acceptance of Offer to Compromise
CPLR 3221, 5011: Judgment Upon Acceptance of Offer to Compromise
Offer to Liquidate Damages Conditionally
CPLR 3220: Offer to Liquidate Damages Conditionally
CPLR 3220: Notice of Acceptance of Offer to Liquidate Damages Conditionally
Enforcement of Foreign Judgment Entitled to Full Faith & Credit
CPLR 5402: Affidavit to be Filed With Foreign Judgment Entitled to Full Faith and Credit
CPLR 5403: Notice of Filing of Foreign Judgment Entitled to Full Faith and Credit
Enforcement Subpoenas
CPLR 2301, 2302, 5224: Enforcement Subpoena - Deposition Upon Oral Examination
CPLR 2301, 2302, 5224: Enforcement Subpoena Duces Tecum - Deposition Upon Oral Examination
CPLR 5224: Information Subpoena
CPLR 5224: Information Subpoena Questions
Execution
CPLR 5230: Execution - Skeleton Form with Notice to Garnishee
CPLR 5232: Notice to Garnishee
CPLR 5231: Income Execution
CPLR 5222: Restraining Notice
CPLR 5222: Notice to Judgment Debtor
Satisfaction of Judgment
CPLR 5020: Satisfaction-Piece
CPLR 5020: Partial Satisfaction-Piece
Motions
Skeleton Forms of Motion Papers
FRCP 7, LR 6.1, 7.1, 7.2: Notice of Motion - Federal, SDNY and EDNY
FRCP 7, LR 6.1: Order to Show Cause - Federal, SDNY and EDNY
CPLR 2214: Notice of Motion - Skeleton Form
CPLR 2214, 2215: Notice of Cross-Motion - Skeleton Form
CPLR 2214: Order to Show Cause - Skeleton Form
CPLR 2214: Affidavit in Support of, or in Opposition to, Motion - Skeleton Form
CPLR 2106, 2214: Affirmation by Attorney in Support of, or in Opposition to, Motion - Skeleton Form
Contempt
CPLR 5104, NY Jud. Law 756: Notice of Service of Certified Copy of Judgment or Order
CPLR 403, 2214, 2308, 5104, NY Jud. Law 756: Notice of Motion to Punish for Contempt
CPLR 403, 2214, 5104: Order to Show Cause to Punish for Contempt - Failure to Obey Judgment or Order
CPLR 403, 2214, 2308: Order to Show Cause to Punish for Contempt - Failure to Obey Subpoena
Discovery Motions
CPLR 3103, 3104, 3120(b), 3124, 3126, 3042, 22 NYCRR 202.7: Affirmation of Good Faith
CPLR 2214, 3042, 3124, 3126: Notice of Motion to Compel
CPLR 2214, 3120(b): Notice of Motion for Discovery and Inspection from Non-Party
CPLR 2214, 3103: Notice of Motion for Protective Order
Motions to Dismiss
CPLR 2214, 3211: Notice of Motion to Dismiss
CPLR 2214, 3216: Notice of Motion to Dismiss for Want of Prosecution
CPLR 3216: Demand to Resume Prosecution ("90 Day Notice")
Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order
CPLR 2214, 6311: Notice of Motion for Preliminary Injunction
CPLR 2214, 6311, 6313: Order to Show Cause re Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order
Summary Judgment
CPLR 2214, 3212: Notice of Motion for Summary Judgment
CPLR 2214, 3213: Notice of Motion for Summary Judgment in Lieu of Complaint
New York City Civil Court Housing Part
Affidavit in Opposition
Affidavit in Support of Order to Show Cause to Restore to the Calendar
Affidavit in Support of Order to Show Cause Generic
Affidavit in Support of an Order for Withdrawal of Funds
Affidavit of Military Investigation
Affidavit of Personal Service
Affidavit of Service By Mail
Affidavit of Service of Judgment with Notice of Entry
Affidavit of Service of Order to Show Cause and Affidavit in Support (LT)
Answer in Person - Non Payments (Landlord/Tenant Answer in Person)
Answer in Writing and Verification (Landlord/Tenant Answer in Writing and Verification)
Instructions for the Service of an in Person (Pro Se) Order to Show Cause and Affidavit in Support
Instructions for the Service of an in Person (Pro Se) Order to Show Cause and Verified Petition(H.P) (English)
Instructions for the Service of an in Person (Pro Se) Order to Show Cause and Verified Petition(H.P) (Spanish Language)
Notice of Appeal
Notice of Entry
Notice of Settlement of Transcript
Notice of Transmittal of Transcript
Poor Persons Relief (Affidavit in Support of an Application to Proceed as a Poor Person and to Waive Court Fees)
Reply Affidavit
Service Other Than By Personal Delivery
Tenant’s Request for Inspection
Notice of Appearance
CPLR 320: Notice of Appearance
FRCP 5: Notice of Appearance
CPLR 302, 3012: Notice of Appearance and Demand for Complaint
CPLR 3012: Demand for Complaint
Orders
CPLR 2219: Order - Skeleton Form
CPLR 2220: Notice of Entry of Order
CPLR 2219: Notice of Settlement of Order
Provisional Remedies - Attachment
CPLR 2214, 6210, 6301, 6313: Order to Show Cause for Attachment With Temporary Restraining Order
CPLR 2214, 6211(b), 6212: Notice of Motion to Confirm Attachment Order Granted Without Notice
CPLR 2219, 6201, 6210, 6211, 6212: Order of Attachment
CPLR 6214: Notice to Sheriff Specifying Debt or Property to Be Attached
CPLR 6214: Sheriff's Notice of Levy and Statement to Garnishee
CPLR 6216: Notice of Attachment Upon Real Property
CPLR 6219: Garnishee's Statement
CPLR 6501, 6511: Notice of Pendency ("Lis Pendens")
Removal
FRCP 81, LR 81.1, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441, 1446: Notice To Adversary of Filing of Notices of Removal
FRCP 81, LR 81.1, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441, 1446: Notice of Filing Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 81.1(b)
FRCP 81, LR 81.1, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441, 1446: Notice of Removal
FRCP 81, LR 81.1, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441, 1446: Notice to State Court of Filing of Notice of Removal
Request for Judicial Intervention & Application for Index Number
Application for Index Number (Based on Suffolk County Form)
Application for Index Number (Based on Ulster County Form)
Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI)
Responsive Pleadings
CPLR 3011, 3019: Answer - Skeleton Form, with Counterclaims and Cross-Claims
CPLR 402, 404, 3011, 3019: Answer in Special Proceeding - Skeleton Form
CPLR 402, 3011: Reply - Skeleton Form
Service
CPLR 306, 307, 308, 310, 310-1, 311, 318: Affidavit of Service of Process
FRCP 4: Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons
FRCP 4: Waiver of Service of Summons
FRCP 5: Certificate of Service of Interlocutory Papers
CPLR 306, 307, 308, 310, 310-1, 311, 318, 2303: Affidavit of Service of Subpoena
CPLR 312-a: Statement of Service by Mail
CPLR 312-a: Acknowledgment of Receipt of Service by Mail
CPLR 2103: Demand for List of Parties Appearing
CPLR 306, 2103: Affidavit of Service - Service of Interlocutory Papers
CPLR 306, 2103, 2106: Affirmation of Service - Service of Interlocutory Papers
CPLR 2101: Statement of Objections re Form of Papers
Settlement/Voluntary Discontinuance
FRCP 41: Notice of Dismissal
FRCP 41: Stipulation of Dismissal
CPLR 3217: Notice of Discontinuance
CPLR 3217: Stipulation of Discontinuance - Skeleton Form
CPLR 3217: Stipulation of Discontinuance Upon Settlement
CPLR 3215(i), 3217: Stipulation of Discontinuance Allowing Entry of Judgment Upon Failure to Comply
Release - Skeleton Form
Special Proceedings
Commencement of Special Proceedings
CPLR 304, 403: Notice of Petition - Skeleton Form
CPLR 304, 403: Order to Show Cause to Commence Special Proceeding - Skeleton Form
Pleadings in Special Proceedings
CPLR 403: Petition - Skeleton Form
CPLR 402, 404, 3011, 3019: Answer in Special Proceeding - Skeleton Form
Stipulations
FRCP 11, LR 11.1: Stipulation - Skeleton Form - Federal
CPLR 2104: Stipulation - Skeleton Form
CPLR 320, 2004, 2104, 3012: Stipulation Extending Time to Appear, Answer or Move
CPLR 2004, 2104, 2214: Stipulation Adjourning Motion
Subpoenas
CPLR 2301: Subpoena Duces Tecum for Production of Original Documents for Inspection and Copying
CPLR 3120(3): Notice That Items Produced in Response to Subpoena Are Available for Inspection (CPLR 3120(3): Notice That Items Produced in Response to Subpoena Duces Tecum Are Available for Inspection and Copying)
CPLR 3120: Subpoena Duces Tecum for Discovery and Production of Documents and Things
CPLR 3122(a): Subpoena Duces Tecum Requesting Production of Patient's Medical Records
CPLR 3122-a(a): Certification of Business Records
CPLR 3122-a(c): Notice of Intent to Offer Business Records Authenticated by Certification at Hearing (CPLR 3122-a(c): Notice of Intent to Offer Business Records Authenticated by Certification at Hearing or Trial)
FRCP 45: Subpoena - Federal (AO 88) (Rev. 1/94)
CPLR 2301, 2302, 3106(b): Deposition Subpoena
CPLR 2301, 2302, 3106(b), 3111: Deposition Subpoena Duces Tecum
CPLR 2301, 2302: Trial Subpoena
CPLR 2301, 2302: Trial Subpoena Duces Tecum
CPLR 2306: Certification of Correctness of Copies of Subpoenaed Documents
Third-Party Practice
CPLR 1007, 3011: Third-Party Complaint - Skeleton Form
CPLR 1007: Vouching-in Notice
Venue
CPLR 511: Demand to Change Venue
CPLR 511: Consent to Change Venue
CPLR 511: Plaintiff's Affidavit of Proper County in Response to Defendant's Demand to Change Venue
Verification
CPLR 3020, 3021: Verification By Individual Party
CPLR 3020, 3021: Verification By Corporation, Partnership or Other Type of Entity
CPLR 3020, 3021: Verification By Attorney
CPLR 3022: Notice of Nullity of Defectively Verified Document
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
TAKING THE CASE
I. Initial Client Contact
II. Case Assessment and Valuation
A. Weigh Costs and Benefits
B. Evaluate Client
C. Consider Ethical Factors
1. Professional Rules Govern
2. Is There a Conflict of Interest?
D. Evaluate Fee Sources
III. After Assessment and Valuation
A. Initial Steps
B. Prepare for Case Conference
C. Consider Fee and Cost Arrangements
1. Preliminary Considerations
2. Factors in Selecting A Fee Arrangement
3. Time-Based (Hourly-Rate) Billing
4. Contingency Fees
5. Retainers
6. Other Fee Arrangements
7. Costs and Expenses
D. Prepare to Formalize Attorney-Client Relationship
1. Preliminary Considerations
2. Ethical (CPR) Guidelines and Requirements
3. Draft Proposed Retainer Letter
a. In All Cases
b. In Hourly-Rate Billing Arrangements
c. In Contingency-Fee Arrangements
d. In Other Arrangements
IV. Case Conference
A. Overview
B. Information to Obtain
C. Information to Convey
V. Taking Over from Prior Counsel
Chapter 2
Presuit Activities
I. Investigation
A. Preliminary Considerations
B. Reasons to Conduct a Presuit Investigation
1. Legal Requirements
a. In General
b. CPLR 8303-a
c. 22 NYCRR §130-1.1
2. Practical Purposes
C. Sources for Investigation
1. Client
2. Opposing Parties
3. Third-Party Witnesses
4. Experts
5. Other Sources
II. Presuit Communications, Demands, and Notices
A. Communications with Parties
B. Demand Letters
C. Threatening Action
D. Notice Requirements
E. Communicating with Insurers
III. Litigation Planning
A. Pre-Filing Resolution
1. Negotiation
2. Alternative Dispute Resolution
B. Plaintiff’s Considerations
1. Legal Research
2. Parties
3. Causes of Action
4. When to File
5. Where to File
a. Personal Jurisdiction
b. State or Federal Court?
c. Choosing the Appropriate Level of State Court
C. Defendant’s Considerations
IV. Presuit Disclosure
A. Role in Litigation
B. Permissible Bases for Obtaining Presuit Discovery
1. To Assist in Bringing an Action
2. To Preserve Information
3. To Aid in Arbitration
C. Procedures
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CHAPTER 3
STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
I. Overview
A. General Points
B. Sources of Law
C. Conditions Precedent Distinguished
D. Laches Distinguished
II. Calculating Limitations Period
A. General Points
B. When Period Expires
III. Interposing Claim
A. Claims in Complaint
1. By Filing
2. By Service
B. Relation Back Doctrine
1. Counterclaims, Cross-Claims, and Third-Party Claims
2. Amended Pleadings
3. Parties United in Interest
IV. Determining Applicable Period
A. Torts
1. Personal Injury and Injury to Property
2. Professional Malpractice (Non-Medical)
a. General Points
b. Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors
3. Medical Malpractice
4. Fraud
5. Intentional Torts
6. Wrongful Death Suits
7. Tortious Interference with Contract
B. Contract Actions
C. Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Similar Claims
D. Real Property Actions
E. Enforcement of Judgments and Awards
F. Statutory Causes of Action
G. Residual Limitations Period
V. Modifying Limitations Period
A. By Agreement
B. By Acknowledgment of Debt
C. By Estoppel
1. General Points
2. Estoppel in Medical Malpractice Actions
D. By Governor’s Executive Order in Time of Emergency
VI. Accrual
A. Torts
1. General Points
2. Particular Causes of Action
B. Professional (Non-Medical) Malpractice
C. Medical Malpractice
1. General Rule
2. Continuous Treatment Rule
a. General Points
b. What Is Treatment
c. What Is Same Condition
d. What Is Continuous
e. When Treatment Ends
f. Imputing One Provider’s Treatment to Another
3. Foreign Object Rule
D. Products Liability
1. Toxic Torts
a. Suspension of Statute of Limitations
b. Injuries Covered
c. Discovery
d. Retroactivity and Revivor Statutes
2. Breach of Warranty
E. Contract Actions
VII. Tolls
A. Absence Toll
B. “Do-Over” Toll
C. Infancy and Insanity Toll
D. Death Toll
E. Tolls for Crime Victims
F. Legal Impediment Tolls
G. Marriage Toll
VIII. Borrowing Statute
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CHAPTER 6
SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION
I. Overview
A. Nature of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
B. Related Concepts
C. New York State Court System
D. Federal Constraints on Subject Matter Jurisdiction
E. Strategic Considerations in Choosing Court
F. Raising Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
II. Supreme Court
A. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
B. Supreme Court Justices
C. Rules of Practice in Supreme Court
D. Trials
III. Trial Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
A. Surrogate’s Court
B. Family Court
C. Court of Claims
D. Civil Court of the City of New York
1. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
2. Civil Court Judges
3. Rules of Practice
4. Small Claims Part
5. Trials
E. County Courts
1. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
2. Judges of the County Courts
3. Rules of Practice and Trials
F. Other Trial Courts
1. District Courts
2. City Courts
3. Village and Town Courts
IV. Removal and Transfer
A. General Points
B. Action Commenced in Wrong Court
C. Removal to Higher Court to Permit Additional Relief
D. Transfer to Lower Court
1. On Parties’ Consent
2. Without Parties’ Consent
E. Transfer by Supreme Court to Court of Concurrent Jurisdiction
CHAPTER 7
PERSONAL JURISDICTION
I. General Points
II. General (Unlimited) Jurisdiction [CPLR 301]
A. General Points
B. Individuals
1. New York Domicile
2. Nonresident “Tagged” with Service in New York
a. General Points
b. When Tagging Is Unavailable
3. Doing Business in New York
C. Corporations—Domestic or “Authorized” in New York
D. “Unauthorized” Foreign Corporations
1. General Points
2. Doing Business in New York
a. General Points
b. Federal Due Process
c. New York Office and Staff
d. Soliciting in New York
e. Maintaining Web Sites
f. Banking in New York
g. Third-Party Doing New York Business for Defendant
3. Parent or Subsidiary Present in New York
E. Partnerships and Individual Partners
1. Partnerships
2. Individual Partners
III. Long-Arm Jurisdiction [CPLR 302]
A. General Points
B. Issues Regarding Specific Types of Defendants
C. Transacting Business in New York
1. General Points
2. Did Defendant Transact Business in New York?
a. General Points
b. Dealing by Phone, Mail, Fax, etc.
c. Stock Sales and Purchases
3. Does Plaintiff’s Claim Arise from the Transaction?
4. Agent v. Principal
D. Contracting to Supply Goods or Services in New York
1. General Points
2. Goods and Services
3. Promissory Notes and Guarantees
E. Torts
1. General Points
2. Tort Committed Inside New York
3. Tort Committed Outside New York Causing New York Injury
a. General Points
b. Additional Conditions
c. Option #1: Subparagraph (i)
d. Option #2: Subparagraph (ii)
i. Defendant’s Far-Flung Commerce
ii. Forseeability and Minimum Contacts
F. Real Property Ownership or Use
G. Marriage and Family Law Cases
1. Types of Jurisdiction Required
2. Matrimonial Long-Arm Jurisdiction
IV. Consent and Waiver
A. Consent
1. Designating New York Agent for Service
2. Consent by Agreement
a. General Points
b. Consent to Arbitrate
B. Appearance and Waiver
1. General Points
2. Waiver
3. Special and Limited Appearances
V. In Rem and Quasi In Rem Jurisdiction
A. General Points
B. Federal Due Process Limits
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CHAPTER 8
FORUM SELECTION: VENUE AND REMOVAL
I. Overview
A. General Points
B. Jurisdiction Issues
C. Significance of Venue
D. Change of Venue
II. Determining Venue
A. General Points
B. Venue Statutes
1. General Statute—Venue Based on Residence
2. Special Statutes
3. Non-Jury Trials
C. Determining Residence
1. Individuals
2. Representatives and Assignees
3. Entities
a. Corporations
b. Unincorporated Entities
D. Consumer Credit Transactions
E. Government Entities
F. Property
1. Real Property Actions
2. Attacking Agreement
G. Venue Agreements
1. General Points
2. Attacking Agreement
H. Venue in Multi-Party Actions
III. Selecting and Pleading Venue
A. Selecting
B. Designating
C. Pleading Techniques
IV. Change of Venue
A. Challenging Improper Venue
1. General Points
2. Who Can Challenge
3. Whether to Challenge
4. Procedure
a. Pre-Motion Demand
b. Motion to Transfer
5. Failure to Make Timely Demand and Motion
B. Change from Proper Venue
1. General Points
2. Grounds
a. Convenience and Justice
b. Impartial Trial
c. Joinder of Claims or Parties
C. Effecting Transfer
V. Choosing Between Federal and State Court
A. Plaintiff’s Initial Choice
1. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
2. Strategic Considerations
a. General Points
b. Territorial Jurisdiction, Venue, and Applicable Law
c. Procedure and Evidence
d. Discovery
e. Judges and Juries
B. Removal to Federal Court
1. Strategic Considerations
2. Grounds for Removal
3. Procedures for Removal
a. Notice of Removal
b. Who May Remove
c. Consent of Other Defendants
4. Time for Removal
a. Removal Based on Initial Pleading
b. Removal Based on Subsequent Developments
5. Remand to State Court
a. Motion to Remand
b. Hearing and Disposition
c. Sua Sponte Remand
d. Review
e. Costs and Attorney Fees
CHAPTER 9
SUMMONS, SERVICE OF PROCESS, AND APPEARANCE
I. Overview
A. General Points
B. Time Limits
C. Who May Serve Process
D. Service Abroad
II. The Summons
A. Content
1. Original Summons
a. Basic Requirements
b. Jurisdictional Defects
c. Specific Requirements and Defects
2. Summons with Notice
3. Supplemental and Third-Party Summonses
4. Civil Court Summons
B. Amending the Summons
III. Service by Mail
IV. Service on Individuals
A. General Points
B. Personal Delivery
C. Leave and Mail Service
1. General Points
2. Timing Issues
3. Completion of Service
4. At Actual Place of Business
5. At Dwelling Place or Usual Place of Abode
6. To Person of Suitable Age and Discretion
D. Nail and Mail Service
1. General Points
2. Timing Issues
3. Completion of Service
4. Due Diligence
5. Actual Dwelling or Place of Business
E. Serving Defendant’s Agent
F. Expedient Service
1. General Points
2. Other Methods Must Be Impracticable
G. Service on Infants and Those in Need of Guardians
1. Infants
2. Persons in Need of a Guardian
H. Motor Vehicle Accidents: Nonresident Driver or Owner
1. General Points
2. Returned Mail
3. Timing Issues
4. Completion of Service
V. Service on Corporations
A. General Points
B. Under the CPLR
1. General Points
2. Whom to Serve
3. Completion of Service
C. Under Business Corporation Law
1. Domestic and Authorized Foreign Corporations
2. Unauthorized Foreign Corporations
a. General Points
b. Timing Issues
c. Completion of Service
VI. Service on Unincorporated Entities
A. Partnerships
1. General Points
2. Leave and Mail Service
3. Nail and Mail Service
4. Delivery to Agent
5. Expedient Service
6. Service Outside State
7. Limited Partnerships and LLPs: Service on Secretary of State
a. Domestic and Authorized Foreign Limited Partnerships and Registered LLPs
b. Unauthorized Foreign Limited Partnerships
B. Other Unincorporated Entities
VII. Service on Governmental Entities
VIII. Service by Publication
A. When Permitted
B. Procedure
IX. Proof of Service
A. General Points
B. Content
C. Filing
X. Defendant’s Appearance
A. General Points
B. What Constitutes Appearance
1. Formal Appearance
2. Informal Appearance
C. What Does Not Constitute Appearance
D. Who May Appear
E. Limited Appearance
XI. Challenging Service
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