New York § 1004 - 1004When joinder unnecessary
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1004 — 1004When joinder unnecessary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1004. 1004When joinder unnecessary
§ 1004. When joinder unnecessary. Except where otherwise prescribed by order of the court, an executor, administrator, guardian of the property of an infant, committee of the property of a judicially declared incompetent, conservator of the property of a conservatee, trustee of an express trust, insured person who has executed to his insurer either a loan or subrogation receipt, trust agreement, or other similar agreement, or person with whom or in whose name a contract has been made for the benefit of another, may sue or be sued without joining with him the person for or against whose interest the action is brought.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1004
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1004 cover?
Section 1004 ("1004When joinder unnecessary") 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.
How do I cite New York § 1004?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 1004" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
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