New York § 6512 - 6512Service of summons

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 6512 — 6512Service of summons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6512. 6512Service of summons

§ 6512. Service of summons. A notice of pendency 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 is served upon him or publication is completed, the notice is effective only if the summons is served upon his 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 § 6512

What does New York Consolidated Laws § 6512 cover?

Section 6512 ("6512Service 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.

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