Under CPLR 2214(b), a notice of motion must be served at least eight days in advance of the motion date. Five additional days are added when service by mail is used. Responding papers are due two days before the motion date.
Under Rule 56.1, the non-movant has an obligation to assist the court in deciding the motion for summary judgment by providing a counter-statement of material facts in numbered paragraphs that directly respond to the moving party's statement of material facts.
Rule 56.1 Statement. Along with the required pre-motion conference request, any party seeking leave to file a motion for summary judgment must also file a Local Rule 56.1 Statement. Each numbered paragraph in the Rule 56.1 Statement must contain only one factual assertion.
Local Civil Rule 6.3. Motions for Reconsideration: The updated rule (which dispenses with the “reargument” nomenclature) adds page limits to motions for reconsideration. The memorandum in support and in opposition cannot exceed 10 pages, while a reply may not exceed five pages.
HOW TO OPPOSE THE MOTION: (1) State the legal reasons why the court should not enter judgment against you, including your defenses. (2) State the facts that support your defenses. (3) Attach affidavits and/or exhibits to support the facts you assert.
MOTIONS/ORDERS TO SHOW CAUSE The Notice of Motion, affirmations, affidavits and exhibits must be filed as SEPARATE documents. A proposed Order To Show Cause is filed in the same manner as a Notice of Motion using document type ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (PROPOSED) in place of the Notice of Motion.
“In the state of New York, you have three years from the time the accident occurred to file a lawsuit, however if you're suing a governmental agency then that statute is different; you have one year and 90 days from the time the incident occurred.”
You start a lawsuit by filing a complaint. In some circumstances, you file a petition or a motion. The court has several complaint forms that you may use in drafting your complaint. The forms are available online and at the Pro Se Intake Unit.
TO ADJOURN (RESCHEDULE) YOUR TRIAL To request said adjournment you must submit a request in writing via certified mail to the court at least 10 days prior to the date of your trial and request that said trial be postponed for good cause.
The Civil Court has monetary jurisdiction up to $50,000.00, including replevin when the value of the chattel does not exceed that amount.