Settlements, Apportionments and Allowances in Wrongful Death Actions
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
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In an action for wrongful death, 1. 2. 3. The Court shall apportion the proceeds of the action only where required by statute; The Court shall approve a settlement only in a case covered by subdivision 1; and The Court shall approve an attorney’s fee only upon application in accordance with the provisions of the Judiciary Law of the State of New York. [Table of Contents] 26 [VI: Trials]