New York Notice of Petition

• Category: Local County - 6th Judicial District - General
• State: New York
• Control #: NY-6JD-39
• Format: PDF

Description

Notice of Petition

The New York Notice of Petition is a legal document used to initiate a court action. It is filed by a petitioner in New York State Supreme Court, New York County Supreme Court, or an appellate court. It outlines the nature of the case and the relief sought. The Notice of Petition contains the name of the petitioner, the name of the respondent, the parties involved, the cause of action, the relief sought, and the time and place of filing. It is accompanied by supporting affidavits or declarations, which are sworn statements from witnesses or other parties who have personal knowledge of the facts of the case. There are three types of New York Notice of Petition: Summons with Notice, Order to Show Cause, and Notice of Petition and Petition. Summons with Notice is used to compel a respondent to appear in court and answer the complaint. Order to Show Cause is used to seek temporary relief, such as a restraining order or injunctive relief, while the case is pending. Notice of Petition and Petition is used to bring a case to court. The Notice outlines the cause of action and the relief sought, while the Petition sets out the facts that support the claim.