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Stella v Doak 2026 NY Slip Op 05338 September 16, 2026 Appellate Division, Second Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. Benjamin Stella, respondent-appellant, v Timothy Doak, appellant-respondent. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on September 16, 2026 2024-04887, (Index No. 50648/23)