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New York amended pleading response deadline
In New York, a required response to an amended or supplemental pleading is due within 20 days after service (CPLR 3025(d)).
Estimates based on standard New York rules and court-holiday closures. For use by licensed attorneys only. This calculator is for informational purposes, is not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Verify every deadline and citation against the applicable rules and court orders before relying on it. See our Terms.
How the deadline works
CPLR 3025(d) sets a flat 20-day period to respond to an amended or supplemental pleading. New York does not offer the "time remaining on the original pleading" alternative found in some other states, so the clock restarts in full on service of the amendment.
A response is required only if one was required to the pleading being amended. Service by mail within New York adds 5 days under CPLR 2103(b)(2); a deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday rolls to the next business day.
- Only if a response was required before If no response was required to the original pleading, none is required to the amendment.
Questions
- How long do I have to respond to an amended complaint in New York?
- A flat 20 days after service of the amended pleading under CPLR 3025(d), plus 5 days if served by mail within New York.