Pleading raising a service objection served
Triggering event: Pleading raising a service objection served. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion to dismiss — improper service | 60 calendar days after the triggering event | CPLR 3211(e) ↗ Article 32 — Accelerated Judgment | Must move within 60 days after serving the pleading raising the objection, or the objection is waived. |
Worked example: pleading raising a service objection served on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
If pleading raising a service objection served 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion to dismiss — improper service | Monday, November 16, 2026 | Thursday, November 19, 2026 | Monday, November 16, 2026 |
Motion to dismiss — improper service
60 calendar days after pleading raising a service objection served. Must move within 60 days after serving the pleading raising the objection, or the objection is waived. Governing rule: CPLR 3211(e) (Article 32, Accelerated Judgment).
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 pleading raising a service objection served is the motion to dismiss — improper service in New York?
What if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday?
Can the court extend this deadline?
Other deadlines under Article 32 (Accelerated Judgment)
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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.