New York § 66 - 66Final decree
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 66 — 66Final decree, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66. 66Final decree
§ 66. Final decree. After considering the objections, if any, and making any corrections or alterations in the tentative decree which the court shall consider just and proper, it shall give instructions to the corporation counsel as to the preparation of the final decree, which shall consist of the tentative decree altered and corrected in accordance with the instructions of the court, together with a statement of the facts conferring on the court jurisdiction of the proceeding, and that the amounts set opposite each parcel in the column headed "final awards" constitute the compensation to which the respective owners of or persons in any way interested in the property taken or extinguished in such proceeding are justly entitled to receive from the city and a statement of the respective owners and interested parties. In all cases where the owners or persons interested are unknown, or not fully known to the court, it shall be sufficient to set forth and state in general terms the respective sums to be allowed and paid to the respective owners and interested parties without specifying their names or their estates or interests. The final decree shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the county where the property affected by the proceeding is situated.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 66
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 66 cover?
Section 66 ("66Final decree") 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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