New York § 1015 - 1015Substitution upon death
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1015 — 1015Substitution upon death, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1015. 1015Substitution upon death
§ 1015. Substitution upon death. (a) Generally. If a party dies and the claim for or against him is not thereby extinguished the court shall order substitution of the proper parties. (b) Devolution of rights or liabilities on other parties. Upon the death of one or more of the plaintiffs or defendants in an action in which the right sought to be enforced survives only to the surviving plaintiffs or against the surviving defendants, the action does not abate. The death shall be noted on the record and the action shall proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1015
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1015 cover?
Section 1015 ("1015Substitution upon death") 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 § 1015?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 1015" (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.
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