N.Y. Civil Practice Law and Rules Law § 5511 : Civil Practice Law And Rules — Appeals Generally — Permissible appellant and respondent Date: 22 Jul 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 New York Laws, Chapters 1 to 237 An aggrieved party or a person substituted for him may appeal from any appealable judgment or order except one entered upon the default of the aggrieved party. He shall be designated as the appellant and the adverse party as the respondent. N.Y. C.P.L.R. Law § 5511