New York § 1603 - 1603Burdens of proof
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1603 — 1603Burdens of proof, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1603. 1603Burdens of proof
§ 1603. Burdens of proof. In any action or claim for damages for personal injury a party asserting that the limitations on liability set forth in this article do not apply shall allege and prove by a preponderance of the evidence that one or more of the exemptions set forth in subdivision one of section sixteen hundred one or section sixteen hundred two applies. A party asserting limited liability pursuant to this article shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence its equitable share of the total liability.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1603
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1603 cover?
Section 1603 ("1603Burdens of proof") 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 § 1603?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 1603" (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.
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