New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 22 - JUDICIARY
Subtitle A - JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION
Chapter II - UNIFORM RULES FOR THE NEW YORK STATE TRIAL COURTS
Part 208 - UNIFORM CIVIL RULES FOR THE NEW YORK CITY CIVIL COURT
Section 208.10 - Calendaring of motions; uniform notice of motion form

(a) There shall be compliance with the procedures prescribed in the NYCCCA and the CPLR for the bringing of motions. In addition, no motion shall be placed on the calendar for hearing in the appropriate part unless a notice of motion is served and filed with the motion papers. The notice of motion shall read substantially as follows:

CIVIL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF ________

............ x

A. B.,

Notice of Motion

Plaintiff,

Index No. (If assigned)

-against-

________

C. D., Oral Argument is requested

Defendant. (check box if requested) [ ]

............ x

Upon the affidavit of ________, sworn to on ________ 19________, and upon (list supporting papers if any), the ________ will move this court at ________ (specify the Part), at the ________Courthouse, ________, ________, New York, on the ________day of ________, 19 ________, at 9:30 a.m. for an order (briefly indicate relief requested). 1

The above-entitled action is for (briefly state nature of action, e.g., personal injury, contract, property damage, etc.). This action (is)(is not) on a trial calendar. If on a trial calendar, the calendar number is ________

Pursuant to CPLR 2214(b), answering affidavits, if any, are required to be served upon the undersigned at least seven days before the return date of the motion.

[ ] (check if applicable)

Dated:

(Print Name)

________

Attorney2 (or Attorney in charge of case if law firm) for moving party

Address:

Telephone number:

(Print Name)

TO: ............

Attorney2 for (other party)

Address:

Telephone number:

(Print Name)

............

Attorney2 for (other party)

Address:

Telephone number:

________

1If motion is to reargue, vacate or extend, modify or otherwise affect a prior order, state the name of the judge who decided the prior order.

2If any person is appearing pro se, the name, address and telephone number of such party shall be stated.

(b) The notice of motion set forth in subdivision (a) of this section shall not be required for the return of an order to show cause or an application for ex parte relief.