New York § 208 - 208Judgment
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 208 — 208Judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 208. 208Judgment
§ 208. Judgment. In an action brought in a court specified in the last section, final judgment, in favor of the plaintiff, must specify the amount of the lien or the monetary obligation secured by the security interest, and direct a sale of the chattel to satisfy the same and the costs, if any, by a referee appointed thereby, or an officer designated therein, in like manner as where a sheriff sells personal property by virtue of an execution; and the application by him of the proceeds of the sale, less his fees and expenses, to the payment of the amount of the lien or the monetary obligation secured by the security interest, and the costs of the action. It must also provide for the payment of the surplus to the owner of the chattel, and for the safe keeping of the surplus, if necessary, until it is claimed by him. If a defendant, upon whom the summons is personally served, is liable for the amount of the lien or the monetary obligation secured by the security interest, or for any part thereof, it may also award payment accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 208
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 208 cover?
Section 208 ("208Judgment") 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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