CIVIL PRACTICE ACT CIVIL PRACTICE ACT (Laws 1920, ch. 925. In effect October 1, 1921.) An Act in relation to civil practice in the courts of the state of New York. Became a law May 21, 1920, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Article CIVIL PRACTICE ACT 1. Short title; construction; definitions (§§ 1-9).. 3. Courts, judges and referees (§§ 62-81) GENERAL PRACTICE PROVISIONS 4. Abatement and continuance (§§ 82-95). 5. Consolidation and severance (§§ 96, 97). 8. Mandates (§§ 102-104).. 10. Motions (§§ 113-119).... 11. Notice of pendency (88 120-125).. 12. Oaths of referees and other officers (§ 126). 13. Orders (§§ 127-132)...... [Sub-analysis p. 4] [Sub-analysis p. 4] [Sub-analysis p. 5] Sub-analysis p. 5] 9. Mistakes, defects and irregularities (§§ 105-112). [Sub-analysis p. 5] Sub-analysis p. 5) Sub-analysis p. 5] Sub-analysis p. 5] [Sub-analysis p. 5] 14. Payment into court and out of court (§§ 133-137) [Sub-analysis p. 5] 15. Preferences (§§ 138-143). Sub-analysis p. 5 16. Publication (88 144-147). Sub-analysis p. 5] 17. Security (§§ 148-162). 18. Service of papers (§§ 163-166). 19. Stay (88 167-169).. [Sub-analysis p. 6] [Sub-analysis p. 6] [Sub-analysis p. 6] 20. Stipulation (§ 170). [Sub-analysis p. 6] 21. Tender and offer (§§ 171-179). [Sub-analysis p. 6] 22. Want of prosecution (§§ 180, 181).... [Sub-analysis p. 6] COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION 23. Venue (§§ 182-190)... 24. Parties (§§ 191-217). 25. Summons (§§ 218-235). Sub-analysis p. 7 26. Appearance (§§ 236-240) [Sub-analysis p. 7] 27. Pleadings (§§ 241-284).. [Sub-analysis p. 7] 28. Interpleader (§§ 285-287). [Sub-analysis p. 8] PREPARATION FOR TRIAL 29. Testimony by deposition (§§ 288-309).... [Sub-analysis p. 8] 30. Depositions taken within the state for use without the state (§§ 310-312)..... [Sub-analysis p. 9] 31. Perpetuation of testimony in real property actions (§§ 313-321)..... 32. Admissions, discovery and inspection (§§ 322-328).. 36 Motions for new trials (§§ 549-556)... [Sub-analysis p. 13] Article APPEALS 37. Appeals; general provisions (§§ 557-587)... [Sub-analysis p. 38. Appeals to the court of appeals (§§ 588-607).. [Sub-analysis p. 39. Appeals to the appellate division of the supreme court (§§ 608-621).. [Sub-analysis p. 40. Appeals to the supreme court from inferior courts (§§ 622-630). [Sub-analysis p. 43. Executions against property (§§ 664-763). Sub-analysis p. [Sub-analysis p. [Sub-analysis p. PROVISIONAL REMEDIES 46. Arrest, injunction and attachment; general provisions (§§ 814-825)... [Sub-analysis p. 1 [Sub-analysis p. 1 47. Arrest; when allowed (§§ 826-832).. 48. Arrest; granting, executing and vacating the order (§§ 833-846).. [Sub-analysis p. 1 49. Arrest; discharging defendant; bail or deposit (§§ 847-864) [Sub-analysis p. 1 50. Arrest; charging and discharging bail (§§ 865-875).. . [Sub-analysis p. 1 51. Injunction; granting and service of the order (§§ 876-883).. [Sub-analysis p. 52. Injunction; security (§§ 884-896)..... [Sub-analysis p. 53. Injunction; vacating or modifying the order (§§ 897-901).. [Sub-analysis p. 2 54. Attachment; when allowed; obtaining warrant (§§ 902-911). [Sub-analysis p. 2 55. Attachment; executing warrant (§§ 912-947).... ...[Sub-analysis p. 2 56. Attachment; vacating or modifying the warrant (§§ 948-951)..... 222 [Sub-analysis p. 57. Attachment; discharge (§§ 952-959). 58. Attachment; two or more warrants (§§ 960-967).... [Sub-analysis p. 2 [Sub-analysis p. 2 [Sub-analysis p. 2 60. Receivers (§§ 974-977)... PARTICULAR ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS 62. Real property actions; general provisions (§§ 981-989)..... [Sub-analysis p. 2 63. Action to recover real property (§§ 990-1011-a). 64. Action for partition (88 1012-1076)... 69. Action for a separation (§§ 1161-1165). [Sub-analysis p. 24 [Sub-analysis p. 24 71. Action for penalty, forfeiture or on forfeited recognizance (§§ 1177-1184).... 72. Actions by judgment creditors (§§ 1185-1196) 73. Actions against joint debtors (§§ 1197-1201).. [Sub-analysis p. 2: 74. Actions or proceedings in behalf of the people; general pro visions (§§ 1202-1207)..... [Sub-analysis p. 25 75. Action by people for usurpation of office, franchise or corporate right (§§ 1208-1221). 76. Action by people founded upon the spoliation or other mis- 78. Certiorari proceeding (§§ 1283-1312) SUB-ANALYSIS §§ 1-36 Article 80. Prohibition proceeding (§§ 1341-1355)... 81. Proceeding for appointment of eommittee of incompetent; 83. Summary proceedings to recover possession of real property 84. Arbitration (§§ 1448-1469).. 85. Costs; allowances and awarding; liability for (§§ 1470-1503) (§§ 1504-1521).. 87. Costs; security for (88 1522-1531). 88. Costs; taxation (§§ 1532-1538). 89. Fees (§§ 1539-1567).... [Sub-analysis p. 28] [Sub-analysis p. 28] [Sub-analysis p. 28] Sub-analysis p. 29] [Sub-analysis p. 29] [Sub-analysis p. 30] [Sub-analysis p. 30] [Sub-analysis p. 31] [Sub-analysis p. 31] . [Sub-analysis p. 31] 90. Saving clauses; repeals; when to take effect (§§ 1568-1578). [Sub-analysis p. 32] SAVING CLAUSES; REPEALS; EFFECT SUB-ANALYSIS ART. 1—SHORT TITLE; CONSTRUCTION; DEFINITIONS § 1. Short title and application. 2. Act to be liberally construed. 3. Rule of strict construction not applicable. 4. "Action" defined. 5. "Special proceeding" defined. 6 "Civil action" defined. 7. General definitions and rules of construction. 8. Only one form of civil action. 9. Civil and criminal prosecutions not merged. ART. 2-LIMITATIONS OF TIME General Provisions § 10. Application of article. 11. Mode of computing periods of limitation. 12. Limitation in case of death without the state. 13. Limitation in action arising outside of the state. 14. Limitation in action by principal for misconduct of deputy or agent. 15. Commencement of action where demand necessary. 16. When action deemed to be commenced. 17. Attempt to commence action in court of record. 18. Attempt to commence action in court not of record. 19. Effect of defendant's absence from state or residence under false name. 20. Effect of death of claimant before expiration of limitation. 21. Effect of death of person liable. 22. Effect of pending action involving decedent's estate. 23. Effect of reversal of judgment or termination of action. 24. Effect of stay of commencement of action. 25. Effect of stay or revocation of arbitration. 26. Effect of discontinuance of action on defense or counterclaim. 27. Effect of war on right of alien. 28. Disability must exist when right accrues. 29. If several disabilities no limitation until all removed. 30. How objection taken, under this article. Actions for Recovery of Real Property § 31. When people will not sue. 32. Action by grantee from the state. 33. Action of ejectment after annulment of letters patent. 35. Presumption of possession from legal title, 36. Action after entry. |