CPLR 4531 · Article 45. Evidence
Affidavit of service or posting notice by person unavailable at trial
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Rule 4531. Affidavit of service or posting notice by person unavailable at trial. An affidavit by a person who served, posted or affixed a notice, showing such service, posting or affixing is prima facie evidence of the service, posting or affixing if the affiant is dead, mentally ill or cannot be compelled with due diligence to attend at the trial.
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