Civil case, State=FL, Can you file a 'Motion for Summary Judgement' before a known scheduled hearing for a 'Motion to Dismiss'?

Stating a "claim" is not the New York language in any event. CPLR 3211(a)(7) refers to a "cause of action."

How can Def. respond to my response on his motion? He responded to my OSC in contempt.

This is a repeat question already answered.

Regarding trial

When you file the note of issue, you must make a jury demand and pay the fee therefor. That might be years after the "first day of court."

My ex husband filed a violation petition against me in Family Court.

Mail service of a petition is not legally sufficient, and you should tell the court you were served by mail. Hard to say whether, on Long Island,...

Can I submit a motion for reconsideration in the lower court after filing a notice of appeal?

Seeking reargument (there is no such statutory motion as "reconsideration") does not bar an appeal, or vice versa, but is bound by the same time...

Is there a limited number of times plaintiff & defendant can file affirmation/affidavit in opposition of the other in contempt?

You do not have a right to reply to a cross-motion. See CPLR 2214(b), 2215. If you feel it necessary, ask the court's permission.

Legal papers to sue a friend were delivered late by first class mail. She was not properly served. Does she have to answer them?

New York process servers know they cannot use mail alone; it must be preceded by multiple attempts at personal delivery, and accompanied by either...

No. Filing does not trigger the deadline, service does. If you serve on the 1st, with a 7-day demand, the 17th is the earliest return date, as...

When the contempt is purged, as far as the person’s records, does that mean “as if the person was never held in contempt?

There is no master civil contempt roll. Beyond the case in which the order of contempt was issued, there should not be a record except with the...

CPLR 2215 is the cross-motion rule.