Appeal unanimously dismissed without costs, for reasons stated in the following memorandum: Special Term had no jurisdiction to rule upon defendants' motion to dismiss pursuant to CPLR 1021 and this court lacks jurisdiction to entertain an appeal.
After commencement of an action for personal injuries, plaintiff died. That event terminated her attorney's authority to act and stayed the proceedings pending substitution of a legal representative (CPLR 1015; Matter...
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