CPLR Article 1

Question 1

CPLR 105

Answer 1

Definitions.

Question 2

CPLR 105 Definitions

Applicability

Answer 2

Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply to the civil practice law and rules.

Question 3

CPLR 105 Definitions

Action and special proceeding.

Answer 3

The word “action” includes a special proceeding;

The words “plaintiff” and “defendant” include the petitioner and the respondent respectively, in a special proceeding;

and the words “summons” and “complaint” include the notice of petition and the petition, respectively, in a special proceeding.

Question 4

CPLR 105 Definitions

Attorney

Answer 4

Attorney: The words “attorney” includes a party prosecuting or defending an action in person.

Question 5

CPLR 105 Definitions

Civil judicial proceeding.

Answer 5

Civil judicial proceeding. A “civil judicial proceeding” is a prosecution, other than a criminal action, of an independent application to a court for relief.

Question 6

CPLR 101

Answer 6

Short title; application.

“CPLR” - Civil Practice Law and Rules

CPLR shall:
-govern the procedure in civil judicial proceedings in all courts of the state and before all judges, except where the procedure is regulated be inconsistent statute.