N.Y. New York City Civil Court Law 402 – Summons; time to appear and answer
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Terms Used In N.Y. New York City Civil Court Law 402
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.