New York RAP 42(b) Stipulation for premature appeal is a provision of the New York Rules of Appellate Procedure (RAP) that allows a court of appeals to accept a premature appeal. It is used when an appeal is taken before the entry of a final judgment, order, or decree. This stipulation must be agreed to by all parties and filed with the appellate court. There are two types of New York RAP 42(b) Stipulation for premature appeal: 1. Stipulation Without Prejudice: This stipulation allows the appellate court to accept a premature appeal without prejudice to the rights of the parties. The parties are free to challenge the merits of the appeal and the court can also grant the appeal, dismiss it, or remand it. 2. Stipulation With Prejudice: This stipulation allows the appellate court to accept a premature appeal with prejudice to the rights of the parties. The parties are bound by the decision of the court and the court cannot remand the appeal or grant it.