CPLR 1019 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 1018 Substitution upon transfer of interest up ARTICLE 10 Parties Generally next SECTION 1020 Substitution of indemnitors for executing or attaching officer Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 1019 Substitution of public officers Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 10 § 1019. Substitution of public officers. If a person made a party in his capacity as public officer dies or otherwise ceases to hold office, the action may be continued by or against his successor if it is shown to the court that there is need for so continuing it. Before a substitution is made his successor and, unless the court otherwise orders, the party shall be given reasonable notice of the motion and accorded an opportunity to object. When, in accordance with section 1023, an officer is described by his official title and his name is not added, no substitution is necessary.