Affidavit Of Service Rules

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In New York, the person serving housing court papers must fill out and sign the affidavit of service. If a judge provides different instructions, follow those. Always ensure compliance with court rules and consider consulting legal advice for clarity on specific cases.

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yes, the judge said the person only has to sign it, not fill it out, someone else filled it out
In New York, the person who serves the papers must both fill out and sign the affidavit of service. If someone else filled it out, it may not be valid. It's best to consult with the court or seek legal advice to ensure compliance.
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what if the judge disagrees and says it doesnt have to be filled out by the person
If the judge has provided specific instructions or disagrees with the general requirement, it's important to follow the judge's directions. Judges have discretion in their courtrooms and can provide exceptions based on circumstances.
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**** on the nycourts website it says the affidavit of service must be filled out by the person serving the papers, when we went to court the judge said it didn't have to be filled out by the person serving the papers
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In New York, the general rule is that the person who serves the papers must fill out and sign the affidavit of service. However, if the judge said it doesn't have to be filled out by the person serving the papers, you should follow the judge's instructions in your specific case.
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