The appeal from so much of the order as directed a hearing to determine whether the defendant was properly served with process must be dismissed. The challenged portion of the order merely directed a judicial hearing to aid in the disposition of a motion and does not affect a substantial right. Therefore, it is not appealable as of right, and leave to appeal has not been granted.
Chevy Chase Funding, LLC v. Aucapina, NY Slip Op 04274 (2d Dep't July 8, 2026)
