Commencing an Action in New York State Supreme Court: Motion for Summary Judgment in Lieu of Complaint | Practical Law
A Practice Note outlining the key issues to consider when starting an action in New York State Supreme Court with a summary judgment motion in lieu of a complaint, under Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) 3213. Specifically, this Note outlines when a plaintiff may commence an action by summary judgment, how to commence an action by summary judgment, issues to consider in responding to the motion, and potential outcomes.