New York § 20 - 20General powers of court
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 20 — 20General powers of court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20. 20General powers of court
§ 20. General powers of court. Any proceeding under this article shall be deemed for all purposes, including review by appeal or otherwise, to be a proceeding had in the court as a court of general jurisdiction, and the court shall have full jurisdiction to do all and every act relating to the assigned estate, the assignees, assignors and creditors, and jurisdiction shall be presumed in support of the orders and decrees therein unless the contrary be shown; and after the filing or recording of an assignment under this article, the court may exercise the powers of a court of equity in reference to the trust and any matters involved therein.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 20
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 20 cover?
Section 20 ("20General powers of court") 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.
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