UDCA 1004 · Article 10. Motions
CPLR § 3213 applicable; return time varied
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§ 1004. CPLR § 3213 applicable; return time varied.
CPLR § 3213, relating to a motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint, shall be applicable in this court, except that the minimum period for return of the motion shall be as provided by § 402 of this act for answering a summons, based upon the time and method of service. The summons served with such motion papers shall instruct the defendant to answer as provided in the accompanying notice of motion. If the plaintiff adds days to the period for return provided herein, he may require the defendant to serve a copy of his answering papers upon plaintiff an equal number of days prior to such return day.
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