Notice to appoint new attorney served (§321(c))
Triggering event: Notice to appoint new attorney served (§321(c)). Once this happens in a New York civil action, one deadline starts running under the CPLR. The rule is listed below with the governing section. Enter your date to get the exact due date, adjusted for the service method and rolled off weekends and New York court holidays.
| Deadline | Period | CPLR rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No further proceedings against party | 30 calendar days after the triggering event | CPLR 321(c) ↗ Article 3 — Jurisdiction and Service | 30 days after notice to appoint a new attorney. |
Worked example: notice to appoint new attorney served (§321(c)) on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
If notice to appoint new attorney served (§321(c)) happened today, here is when each deadline would fall depending on how the paper was served. Dates already account for the weekend and holiday roll.
| Deadline | Personal delivery | By mail (+5 days) | NYSCEF e-service (+2 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No further proceedings against party | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Monday, October 19, 2026 |
No further proceedings against party
30 calendar days after notice to appoint new attorney served (§321(c)). 30 days after notice to appoint a new attorney. Governing rule: CPLR 321(c) (Article 3, Jurisdiction and Service).
How the service method changes the date
The period runs from service, and the method of service can extend it. Under CPLR 2103(b), mail adds 5 calendar days, overnight courier adds 1 business day, and NYSCEF e-service adds 2 days under Uniform Rule 202.5-b(f)(2). Personal delivery adds nothing. When the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or New York public holiday, the deadline rolls to the next business day (CPLR 2103(a); General Construction Law §25-a).
Frequently asked questions
How long after notice to appoint new attorney served (§321(c)) is the no further proceedings against party in New York?
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Can the court extend this deadline?
Other deadlines under Article 3 (Jurisdiction and Service)
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Individual part rules and the Uniform Civil Rules (22 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 202) often impose deadlines shorter than the CPLR default. Check the assigned judge’s part rules before relying on a statutory period.