New York § 1010 - 1010Dismissal or separate trial of third-party complaint
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1010 — 1010Dismissal or separate trial of third-party complaint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1010. 1010Dismissal or separate trial of third-party complaint
Rule 1010. Dismissal or separate trial of third-party complaint. The court may dismiss a third-party complaint without prejudice, order a separate trial of the third-party claim or of any separate issue thereof, or make such other order as may be just. In exercising its discretion, the court shall consider whether the controversy between the third-party plaintiff and the third-party defendant will unduly delay the determination of the main action or prejudice the substantial rights of any party.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1010
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1010 cover?
Section 1010 ("1010Dismissal or separate trial of third-party complaint") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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