N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 5016: Entry of judgment

Rule 5016. Entry of judgment. (a) What constitutes entry. A judgment

is entered when, after it has been signed by the clerk, it is filed by

him.

(b) Judgment upon verdict. Judgment upon the general verdict of a

jury after a trial by jury as of right shall be entered by the clerk

unless the court otherwise directs; if there is a special verdict, the

court shall direct entry of an appropriate judgment.

(c) Judgment upon decision. Judgment upon the decision of a court or

a referee to determine shall be entered by the clerk as directed

therein. When relief other than for money or costs only is granted, the

court or referee shall, on motion, determine the form of the judgment.

(d) After death of party. No verdict or decision shall be rendered

against a deceased party, but if a party dies before entry of judgment

and after a verdict, decision or accepted offer to compromise pursuant

to rule 3221, judgment shall be entered in the names of the original

parties unless the verdict, decision or offer is set aside. This

provision shall not bar dismissal of an action or appeal pursuant to

section 1021.

(e) Final judgment after interlocutory judgment. Where an

interlocutory judgment has been directed, a party may move for final

judgment when he becomes entitled thereto.