{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "315", "citation": "CPLR § 315", "heading": "Service by publication authorized", "text": ["§ 315. Service by publication authorized.  The court, upon motion without notice, shall order service of a summons by publication in an action described in section 314 if service cannot be made by another prescribed method with due diligence."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/315", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "In a § 314 action, the court **shall order publication** (on motion without notice) if service can't be made another prescribed way with **due diligence.** ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/315", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}