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FORM DETAILS
Form Number
CIV-GP-61
Case Type
NYC Civil Court
Court Type
Local Civil

"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

11th Judicial District

Queens County

12th Judicial District

Bronx County

13th Judicial District

Richmond (Staten Island) County