Appellate Division, Second Department · September 16, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05338
Stella v Doak
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05338
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court’s declaration that the parties share possession and ownership of two companion dogs. The court upheld the application of the ‘best interest of the companion animal’ standard, noting the defendant did not challenge its use outside of a matrimonial action.
The court’s words
declared that the parties have shared possession and ownership of two dogs
2026 NY Slip Op 05338, at the official text
the defendant does not challenge the application of this standard on appeal
2026 NY Slip Op 05338, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 16, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05338 |
| Area of law | Real Property |
| Week | Week ending September 19, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05338 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 596 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Stella v Doak, 2026 NY Slip Op 05338 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 16, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05338/
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