Statute · New York Uniform Justice Court Act
N.Y. Uniform Just. Ct. Act § 400 — Method of commencing action or special proceeding
N.Y. Uniform Just. Ct. Act § 400
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Uniform Justice Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 400. Method of commencing action or special proceeding.
Citator
N.Y. Uniform Just. Ct. Act § 400 — Method of commencing action or special proceeding is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 400. Method of commencing action or special proceeding.
Section three hundred four of the civil practice law and rules shall not apply in this court. An action is commenced in this court and jurisdiction acquired by service of a summons. A special proceeding is commenced and jurisdiction acquired by service of a notice of petition or order to show cause.