New York § 2702 - 2702Sale of property

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 2702 — 2702Sale of property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2702. 2702Sale of property

§ 2702. Sale of property. On motion of any party, the court may order the sale, in such manner and on such terms as it deems proper, of any personal property capable of delivery which is the subject of the action if it shall appear likely that its value will be substantially decreased during the pendency of the action. Any party to the action may purchase such property at a judicially-directed sale held pursuant to this section without prejudice to his claim.

Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 2702

What does New York Consolidated Laws § 2702 cover?

Section 2702 ("2702Sale of property") 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 § 2702?

A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 2702" (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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