In 1978, CPLR 305 (subd [b]) was amended to require that every summons served without a complaint must contain a "notice stating the nature of the action and the relief sought". The issue of first impression here presented is whether a plaintiff can avoid dismissal of his summons (and a possible bar on refiling due to the expiration of the limitation period) where he has attempted to describe on his summons the "nature of the action...
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