New York Laws
Article 55 - Appeals Generally
5511 - Permissible Appellant and Respondent.

ยง 5511. Permissible appellant and respondent. An aggrieved party or a
person substituted for him may appeal from any appealable judgment or
order except one entered upon the default of the aggrieved party. He
shall be designated as the appellant and the adverse party as the
respondent.