Section 400. Method of commencing action or special proceeding

Section 401. Summons; issuance; form

Section 402. Summons; time to appear and answer

Section 403. Summons; method and place of service

Section 404. Summons; personal jurisdiction by acts of non-residents

Section 405. Summons; service without the county permissible but not giving personal jurisdiction in certain actions

Section 406. Summons; service by publication authorized

Section 407. Summons; action commenced pursuant to CPLR § 303

Section 408. Summons; service outside county to bring in certain additional parties

Section 409. Summons; filing proof of service

Section 410. Summons; when service complete

Section 411. Service of summons and complaint, third-party complaint, petition with a notice of petition or order to show cause and petition upon defendant

Section 412. Accrual of interest