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 208.20 - Special preferences

Universal Citation: 22 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 208.20

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) Any party claiming a preference under CPLR 3403 may apply to the court by making a motion in a motion part, in accordance with CPLR 3403(b), the note of issue therein referred to being deemed a preference to a notice of trial.

(b) Counterclaims and cross-claims. A counterclaim or cross-claim which is not entitled to a preference shall not itself defeat the plaintiff's right to a preference under this section.

(c) Result of preference being granted. If a preference is granted, the action shall be placed on a ready calendar for a day certain ahead of all nonpreferred pending cases, as directed by the court, unless the court otherwise orders.

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