Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Substitution of Parties — When a Family Interest Survives a Personal Action

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Where family rights are affected, substitution of a deceased party is permissible. Justice demands protection of family interest. The principle applies to appellate practice.

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