§ 63. Service of answer on state or public corporation. In an action to foreclose a lien for a public improvement each defendant named in the original summons shall within forty days after the service of the complaint on him serve upon the state or public corporation, a copy of his answer When the city of New York is a party such service shall be made on the corporation counsel.

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Terms Used In N.Y. Lien Law 63

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.