A motion made to have someone replace the existing party. For example, if the plaintiff dies, his executor may file such a motion to be substituted in the decedent's place as the plaintiff in the case.
A Motion for Substitution of Parties is a legal request to have one party replaced by another in ongoing litigation. This often occurs due to events like the death, incompetency, or transfer of interest of an existing party. The following examples and case studies illustrate various scenarios and legal contexts where a Motion for Substitution of Parties is utilized:
These cases further illustrate the application and implications of motions for substitution of parties in legal proceedings:
For more detailed information, see our related Civil Procedure terms: