New York Information on Answering a Notice of Petition And Petition is a legal document that is sent to a respondent in a civil case. This document will include the name of the court, a statement of the petitioner's claim, and the relief requested. The respondent must answer the petition by a specified date. Types of New York Information on Answering a Notice of Petition And Petition include: — Summons and Complaint: A summons and complaint is a legal document that is served to the respondent that outlines the allegations being made against them and the relief being sought. — Motion to Dismiss: A motion to dismiss is a legal document that is filed by the respondent asking the court to dismiss all or part of the petitioner's claims. — Answer: An answer is a legal document that is filed by the respondent denying the allegations in the petition, stating defenses, and/or requesting further information. — Reply: A reply is a legal document that is filed by the petitioner in response to the respondent's answer. — Counterclaim: A counterclaim is a legal document that is filed by the respondent that asserts a claim against the petitioner. — Settlement Agreement: A settlement agreement is a document that is signed by both parties that outlines the terms of a settlement. — Motion for Summary Judgment: A motion for summary judgment is a legal document that is filed by one of the parties asking the court to make a ruling on the case without a full trial.