N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 3032: Contents of statement

Rule 3032. Contents of statement. The statement required when an

action is commenced without summons, or continued after the service of a

summons without pleadings, shall set forth plainly and concisely the

claims and defenses in dispute between the parties and the relief

sought, including the amount of money demanded, if any. With the

permission of the court, amended or supplemental statements may be

served and filed at any time.