{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "1023", "citation": "CPLR § 1023", "heading": "Public body or officer described by official title", "text": ["§ 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/1023", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A public officer/body/board/commission that may sue or be sued in its **official capacity** may be **designated by official title** — subject to the court's power to require names added. ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/1023", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}