4 New York Civil Practice: CPLR P 2215.02

Summary

In serving a cross-motion, care should be taken that service be made in timely fashion.1 Moreover, the 2007 amendments to CPLR 2214 and CPLR 2215 permit the original moving party to demand that cross-motions be served at least seven days before the return date.2 The amendments also create a separate set of rules for the service of cross-motions by mail or overnight delivery. The cross-motion must be served by hand seven days before the return date only if the original motion is served at least 16 days before the return ...