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New York jury trial demand deadline
In New York, a party must serve a demand for a jury trial within 15 days after service of the note of issue (CPLR 4102(a)).
Estimates based on standard New York rules and court-holiday closures; not legal advice. Confirm against your specific case, local administrative orders, and the current rules.
How the deadline works
CPLR 4102(a) keys the jury demand to the note of issue rather than to the last pleading directed to the issue — a structural difference from states that run the clock off the pleadings. A party served with a note of issue has 15 days to serve a demand for a jury trial.
Where another party has demanded a jury on some issues only, a separate 10-day window runs to demand a jury on the remaining issues. Service by mail within New York adds 5 days under CPLR 2103(b)(2).
- Partial demand by another party? CPLR 4102(a) gives a separate 10-day window to demand a jury on the issues the other party left out.
- Waiver is the consequence A demand served late waives the jury right unless the court relieves the default.
Questions
- When must I demand a jury trial in New York?
- Within 15 days after service of the note of issue, under CPLR 4102(a). A late demand waives the jury right absent relief from the court.
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