CPLR 1023 · Article 10. Parties Generally
Public body or officer described by official title
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§ 1023. Public body or officer described by official title. When a public officer, body, board, commission or other public agency may sue or be sued in its official capacity, it may be designated by its official title, subject to the power of the court to require names to be added.
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- Law content up to date as of July 3, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CVP1023
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