The New York Petition is a legal document used to initiate a court action in New York. It is the first step of filing a lawsuit, and it allows the plaintiff to present their claims to the court. The Petition must be signed by the plaintiff or their attorney and filed with the court. It must include the name of the plaintiff, the defendant, and the relief that the plaintiff is seeking. Types of New York Petition include: Small Claims Petition, Summary Proceeding Petition, Special Proceeding Petition, and Order to Show Cause Petition. A Small Claims Petition is used to resolve disputes of up to $5,000. A Summary Proceeding Petition is used to resolve disputes of up to $15,000. A Special Proceeding Petition is used to enforce a contract, determine a legal right or resolve a dispute over title to property. An Order to Show Cause Petition is used to ask the court to issue an order requiring a party to appear in court and explain why a certain action should not be taken.