When a debt is owed, there is a fixed time limit, a statute of limitations, to file a lawsuit or an appeal. The length of time to bring the suit varies and is dependent on the type of case. For example, in New York State, most breach of contract cases
A recent change in Court procedures is the implementation of mandatory Electronic Filing in most Supreme Court cases. Effective February 27, 2012, pleadings and papers, including Judgments and payment of requisite filing fees, must be submitted online. A benefit of E-filing is the reduction of time needed to process Court documents.
GPS Rule (Section 20-104 (a) of the New York City Administrative Code) for process servers went into effect on November 12, 2011.
The aim in a New York Commercial Debt Collection Case is to get paid. If not settled or paid after serving the summons and complaint, the goal is to obtain judgment.