N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 102: Amendment, rescission or adoption of rules

§ 102. Amendment, rescission or adoption of rules. The civil practice

rules are herein designated "rule". Any rule in this chapter may be

amended, or rescinded, or additional civil practice rules may be

adopted, not inconsistent with the constitution, by act of the

legislature. No rule so amended, rescinded or adopted shall abridge or

enlarge the substantive rights of any party.