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N.Y. C.P.L.R. 1501 — Actions against persons jointly liable; service of summons; judgment
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 1501
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- Statute
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- New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 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…
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N.Y. C.P.L.R. 1501 — Actions against persons jointly liable; service of summons; judgment is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 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.