Civil Order To Show Cause

CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. This form is used in the District Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk. It is issued by a judge and requires the plaintiff to appear at a designated court session to show cause as to why a default on appearance date or judgment in favor of the plaintiff should not be vacated. The form sets a specific date and time for the appearance and grants the defendant the opportunity to seek other relief. It also stays any enforcement proceedings related to the judgment until the motion is heard. The defendant is required to serve a copy of the order on the plaintiff and the Sheriff of Suffolk County. The form emphasizes that all papers opposing the defendant's motion must be submitted to the court prior to the hearing and that no personal appearance or oral statements are necessary. The order is signed by the judge and must be returned to the Clerk's Office with proof of service. www.FormsWorkflow.com