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  • SECTION 401
    Summons; issuance; form
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    SECTION 400

    Method of commencing action or special proceeding

    Uniform Justice Court Act (UJC) CHAPTER 898, ARTICLE 4

    § 400. Method of commencing action or special proceeding.

    Section three hundred four of the civil practice law and rules shall
    not apply in this court. An action is commenced in this court and
    jurisdiction acquired by service of a summons. A special proceeding is
    commenced and jurisdiction acquired by service of a notice of petition
    or order to show cause.