A receiver or its agent generally cannot be sued absent prior permission of the court that appointed the receiver. One exception to the requirement of prior permission is where the receiver or agent has acted ultra vires. Determination of whether a receiver's conduct is ultra vires turns on the scope of the receivership and the obligations, duties, and tasks set out by the receivership order. Where the receiver is acting within the scope of its role, it cannot be sued without prior permission.
Seaton v. Babad, NY Slip Op 01745 (1st Dep't March 24, 2026)
