1019 - Substitution of public officers.

§  1019.  Substitution of public officers. If a person made a party in  his capacity as public officer dies or otherwise ceases to hold  office,  the  action  may be continued by or against his successor if it is shown  to the court  that  there  is  need  for  so  continuing  it.  Before  a  substitution  is  made  his  successor  and,  unless the court otherwise  orders, the party shall be given reasonable notice  of  the  motion  and  accorded  an  opportunity  to  object.  When, in accordance with section  1023, an officer is described by his official title and his name is  not  added, no substitution is necessary.