N.Y. Civil Practice Law and Rules 8502 – Stay and dismissal on failure to give security
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§ 8502. Stay and dismissal on failure to give security. Until security for costs is given pursuant to the order of the court, all proceedings other than to review or vacate such order shall be stayed. If the plaintiff shall not have given security for costs at the expiration of thirty days from the date of the order, the court may dismiss the complaint upon motion by the defendant, and award costs in his favor.
Terms Used In N.Y. Civil Practice Law and Rules 8502
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.