New York § 203 - 203Value of animals
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 203 — 203Value of animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 203. 203Value of animals
§ 203. Value of animals. No animal belonging to a guest and destroyed by fire while on the premises of any inn keeper shall be deemed of greater value than three hundred dollars, unless an agreement shall be proved between such guest and inn keeper that a higher estimate shall be made of the same.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 203
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 203 cover?
Section 203 ("203Value of animals") 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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