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01. Start with a blank Plaintiff's Legal Form
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
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Step 1: Access DocHub to build your Plaintiff's Legal Form.

Begin by logging into your DocHub account. Utilize the advanced DocHub functionality at no cost for 30 days.

Step 2: Navigate to the dashboard.

Once signed in, head to the DocHub dashboard. This is where you'll build your forms and handle your document workflow.

Step 3: Create the Plaintiff's Legal Form.

Click on New Document and choose Create Blank Document to be redirected to the form builder.

Step 4: Set up the form layout.

Use the DocHub tools to insert and configure form fields like text areas, signature boxes, images, and others to your form.

Step 5: Insert text and titles.

Include needed text, such as questions or instructions, using the text field to assist the users in your document.

Step 6: Configure field settings.

Alter the properties of each field, such as making them required or formatting them according to the data you plan to collect. Designate recipients if applicable.

Step 7: Review and save.

After you’ve managed to design the Plaintiff's Legal Form, make a final review of your form. Then, save the form within DocHub, transfer it to your selected location, or distribute it via a link or email.

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The time to answer the summons and complaint is either 10, 20 or 30 days, depending on how you received the papers and whether the case is in a court inside or outside New York City: 10 days - if the summons and complaint were given to you by personal (in hand) delivery within the county.
Like desk appearance tickets, summonses can charge you with a misdemeanor and in New York, a misdemeanor is a crime which means being convicted of a misdemeanor can give you a permanent criminal record.
A summons with notice is a type of summons. The summons with notice is not served with the complaint. It contains all of the information described above for the summons, plus a brief description of the type of case and the relief the plaintiff is asking the court to grant.
Information for Plaintiffs/Petitioners When you file a lawsuit, you will usually file a petition or a complaint. You also will almost always need a summons. And, in most civil cases, you will need a Civil Case Cover Sheet (Form CM-010).
Serving Process Provide the original summons, order of protection, or process along with two copies. Complete a printed Service of Process Intake Sheet. Include a check or money order payable to NYC Sheriff to cover the applicable fees.
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Related Q&A to Plaintiff's Legal Form

Commencing an Action. A suit is commenced by the purchase of an index number in the City Court Clerks Office. Once an index number has been purchased, the litigant has 120 days to serve the summons and complaint.
After a summons with notice is served, the defendant will demand that the plaintiff serve a complaint. The plaintiff must then have the complaint served within 20 days after being served with the demand, or the case may be dismissed.