It can be served by mail if all of the parties are already in the lawsuit. New parties require service as with a summons and complaint.

Can we still sell our property if it has an existing prescriptive easement?

You have actual title to the portion occupied by the building by adverse possession. In order to make it record title you would need to bring an...

How can I serve him papers?

If you are a party to the action you cannot serve papers on the adversary.

How do I evict / get tenant/buyer who did not fulfill terms of rent to own contract to vacate home in NYS?

The terms of the lease should describe the length and method of providing notice to terminate. It also should provide the events of default which...

Can I live in the finished basement of my multi-family home?

The agent should know if its a legal "3 family". The municipal building department should be able to provide the information if the agent cannot....

I have been a customer at my local McDonald’s for over three years..I am being harassed and treated badly can I sue?

I would complain to McDonalds corporate headquarters or the franchise owner whose name is likely on the drive-through window or posted in the store.

When is a stipulation illegal?

The typical language would be from the beginning of the world to the release date. It is very odd to grant someone a release for future acts in...

Defendant filed a new action instead of a counterclaim?

Move to consolidate. If you are in Civil Court I would explain the situation to the clerk and judge.

Buyers title co Fidelity sent us demand letter for 50 thousand 17 years after sale of property.Is statue of limitation in affect

An attorney would have to review the basis for their suit. The statute of limitations for contract debt is 6 years so that they could enforce up to...

What to do when an attorney spends the retainer and continues charging without notifying the client that the money is gone?

In NY, in the event that a dispute arises relating to fees, you may have the right to arbitration.https://www.nycourts.gov/admin/feedispute/...