New York § 1076 - 1076Satisfaction or protection of lien
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1076 — 1076Satisfaction or protection of lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1076. 1076Satisfaction or protection of lien
§ 1076. Satisfaction or protection of lien. Where the interlocutory judgment directs a sale, if the right of dower of the plaintiff is inferior to any other lien upon the property, the judgment may, in the discretion of the court, direct that the property be sold either subject to the lien, or discharged from the lien; and, in the latter case, that the officer making the sale pay the amount of the lien out of the proceeds of the sale.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1076
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1076 cover?
Section 1076 ("1076Satisfaction or protection of lien") 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.
How do I cite New York § 1076?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 1076" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
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How does New York § 1076 apply to my situation?
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