Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Parties — Death of Party — Effect on Orders Made

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A court order against a deceased person becomes otiose (of no effect) upon death. The court cannot enforce an order against a dead person. The order is not binding on the deceased's estate unless it concerns property. Personal orders (e.g., injunctions against conduct) lapse upon…

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