Avoiding the Fatal Jurisdictional Trap of Short Service in CPLR 3213 Motions
CPLR 3213 offers a powerful opportunity to secure judgment on an expedited basis, making it a valuable tool for commercial creditors and judgment holders. But a seemingly minor procedural misstep can have significant consequences. In this article, Hodgson Russ Partner Alex Paradiso examines a common pitfall that can jeopardize an entire action and shares key considerations for practitioners looking to make the most of this streamlined remedy.