N.Y. Uniform Justice Court Act § 400: Method of commencing action or special proceeding

§ 400. Method of commencing action or special proceeding.

Section three hundred four of the civil practice law and rules shall

not apply in this court. An action is commenced in this court and

jurisdiction acquired by service of a summons. A special proceeding is

commenced and jurisdiction acquired by service of a notice of petition

or order to show cause.