The court upon motion may dismiss the action if service of the complaint is not made as provided in this subdivision. This article is for attorneys making a motion for summary judgment in New York state court under Rule 3212 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.On November 26, 2018, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. ("Opening Brief"), with an initial return date of January 3, 2019. Substitute Pleading: "Within fifteen days after the granting of any motion to strike, the party whose pleading has been stricken may file a new pleading;. In addition to the note of issue, the party making the filing must also file a certificate of readiness. In Nationstar Mortgage, the court struck an opposition to a motion for summary judgment because it was filed four days late. Court Review - Volume 50 141. Scope of Rules, One Form of Action, Commencement of. A preanswer motion to dismiss, pursuant to CPLR 3211(a), must be made before service of the responsive pleading is required.