Statute · New York Lien Law
N.Y. Lien Law § 48 — Proceedings on return of summons; answer; judgment by default
N.Y. Lien Law § 48
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Lien Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 48. Proceedings on return of summons; answer; judgment by default. At the time and place specified in the summons for the return thereof, in a court not of record, issue must be joined, if both parties appear, by the defendant filing with the justice a verified answer, containing a general…
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N.Y. Lien Law § 48 — Proceedings on return of summons; answer; judgment by default is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 48. Proceedings on return of summons; answer; judgment by default. At the time and place specified in the summons for the return thereof, in a court not of record, issue must be joined, if both parties appear, by the defendant filing with the justice a verified answer, containing a general denial of each allegation of the complaint, or a specific denial of one or more of the material allegations thereof; or any other matter constituting a defense to the lien or to the claim upon which it is founded. If the defendant fail to appear on the return-day, on proof by affidavit of the service of the summons and complaint, judgment may be rendered for the amount claimed, with costs.