"Service Instructions and Affidavit of Service Requirements Regarding Section 253 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law" explains how to legally serve court papers on someone who does not live in New York but is being sued for a crash that happened in the state under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 253. It also tells you what proof (an affidavit or sworn statement) you must file with the court to show that service was done correctly.
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New York (Manhattan) County
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Kings (Brooklyn) County
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