May 15, 2018

The death of a party.

The death of a party divests the court of jurisdiction, and automatically stays proceedings pending the substitution of a legal representative for the decedent, pursuant to CPLR 1015(a). Any determination rendered without such a substitution is a nullity.

American Airlines Fed. Credit Union v. Costello, NY Slip Op 03335 (2d Dep't May 9, 2018)

Here is the decision.