New York § 257 - 257Covenants bind representatives of grantor and mortgagor and inure to the benefit of whom
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 257 — 257Covenants bind representatives of grantor and mortgagor and inure to the benefit of whom, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257. 257Covenants bind representatives of grantor and mortgagor and inure to the benefit of whom
§ 257. Covenants bind representatives of grantor and mortgagor and inure to the benefit of whom. All covenants contained in any grant or mortgage of real estate bind the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, of the grantor or mortgagor, and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the grantee or mortgagee in the same manner and to the same extent, and with like effect as if such heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns were so named in such covenants, unless otherwise in said grant or mortgage expressly provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 257
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 257 cover?
Section 257 ("257Covenants bind representatives of grantor and mortgagor and inure to the benefit of whom") 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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