New York § 1345 - 1345Service of summons
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1345 — 1345Service of summons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1345. 1345Service of summons
§ 1345. Service of summons. A notice of pendency filed before an action is commenced is effective only if, within thirty days after filing, a summons is served upon the defendant or first publication of the summons against the defendant is made pursuant to an order and publication is subsequently completed. If the defendant dies within thirty days after filing and before the summons served upon him or her or publication is completed, the notice is effective only if the summons is served upon his or her executor or administrator within sixty days after letters are issued.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1345
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1345 cover?
Section 1345 ("1345Service of summons") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 1345?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 1345" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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