"Instructions for Answering In Person" gives clear steps for someone who has been served with a summons and complaint in the New York City Civil Court and is representing themselves (without a lawyer) on how to go to the courthouse and file their answer with the court clerk so the case proceeds properly. These instructions cover when you should appear, what defenses to raise, and how to avoid a default judgment by responding correctly and on time.
1st Judicial District
New York (Manhattan) County
2nd Judicial District
Kings (Brooklyn) County
13th Judicial District
Richmond (Staten Island) County