New York Procedures to Extend Defendant's Time to Answer are a set of rules and procedures applicable in New York courts that allow a defendant, or their attorney, to request an extension of time to answer a complaint filed against them. These procedures are designed to ensure that defendants have sufficient time to review the complaint, consult with an attorney, and properly respond to the allegations. The most common New York Procedure to Extend Defendant's Time to Answer is filing a Motion for Extension of Time and providing a good cause for the request. The motion must be filed with the court and served on the plaintiff. If the court grants the motion, the defendant will be granted an extension of time to answer the complaint. Other New York Procedures to Extend Defendant's Time to Answer may include filing a Stipulation of Extension of Time, which is an agreement between the defendant and the plaintiff to extend the time for the defendant to answer. Additionally, in some cases a defendant may be able to request an extension of time through a Notice of Motion filed with the court, which is a document that sets forth the reasons for the request and the proposed time frame for the extension.