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  • Serving Out-of-State Defendants in New York: CPLR 313, 308(5), and Contractual Service Methods
    Serving Out-of-State Defendants in New York: CPLR 313, 308(5), and Contractual Service Methods

    Introduction New York litigation involves complex service of process challenges, especially for out-of-state defendants. Here are three key aspects of service that are explained thoroughly in this ...

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  • Email & Mail Service in New York: When Contract Clauses Backfire
    Email & Mail Service in New York: When Contract Clauses Backfire

    In collection-defense cases, I frequently see out-of-state defendants served by email, regular mail, or certified mail—methods that, absent a statute (e.g., CPLR 313, BCL § 307) or a court order under ...

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  • How to Overturn a Judgment: The Key Role of Bad Service
    How to Overturn a Judgment: The Key Role of Bad Service

    Countering Default Judgments: Your Guide to Challenging Improper Service If you weren’t properly served with the summons and complaint, you can challenge the judgment by showing lack of personal ...

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