New York § 20 - 20Action upon official bond or undertaking
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 20 — 20Action upon official bond or undertaking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20. 20Action upon official bond or undertaking
§ 20. Action upon official bond or undertaking. Where a public officer is required to give an official bond or undertaking, and special provision is not made by law for the prosecution of the bond or undertaking, by or for the benefit of a person who has sustained by his default, delinquency or misconduct, an injury, for which the sureties upon the bond or undertaking are liable, such a person may apply for leave to prosecute such official bond or undertaking. Such application shall be made to the supreme court except as otherwise provided in this article.
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 ("20Action upon official bond or undertaking") 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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