New York § 1217 - 1217Procedure
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1217 — 1217Procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1217. 1217Procedure
§ 1217. Procedure. Whenever it appears, after investigation by the comptroller or otherwise, that there exists or may exist escheated property under this article, the attorney general may take action to recover such property. For such purpose the attorney general may institute special proceedings in the name of the people of the state of New York in the supreme court of this state. In any such proceeding there shall be named as respondents (a) All last known owners or claimants appearing in the records of the United States. These may be described as a class when (i) they own or claim property of the same nature and the value of such property as shown on the account of each such owner or claimant in the records of the United States does not exceed five hundred dollars in value, or (ii) the records of the United States show more than ten such owners or claimants for a particular fund, item or category of property, or (iii) the records of the United States fail to disclose the number of owners or claimants for a particular fund, item or category of property with a reasonable degree of certainty. (b) All unknown owners or claimants. These may be described as a class.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1217
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1217 cover?
Section 1217 ("1217Procedure") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 1217?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 1217" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New York official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New York attorney.
How does New York § 1217 apply to my situation?
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