CPLR 1501 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search up ARTICLE 15 Actions Against Persons Jointly Liable next SECTION 1502 Provisional remedies and defenses in subsequent action against co-obligor Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 1501 Actions against persons jointly liable; service of summons; judgment Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 15 § 1501. Actions against persons jointly liable; service of summons; judgment. Where less than all of the named defendants in an action based upon a joint obligation, contract or liability are served with the summons, the plaintiff may proceed against the defendants served, unless the court otherwise directs, and if the judgment is for the plaintiff it may be taken against all the defendants.