New York § 7 - 7Partition of lands held by the state in joint tenancy or tenancy in common
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 7 — 7Partition of lands held by the state in joint tenancy or tenancy in common, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7. 7Partition of lands held by the state in joint tenancy or tenancy in common
§ 7. Partition of lands held by the state in joint tenancy or tenancy in common. Whenever the commissioner of general services directs, the attorney-general shall cause partition to be made of any real property held in joint tenancy or tenancy in common, in which the people of the state are interested, and for that purpose he may, in the name of the people, do all such acts as any joint tenant or tenant in common is authorized by law to do.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 7
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 7 cover?
Section 7 ("7Partition of lands held by the state in joint tenancy or tenancy in common") 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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