New York § 1112 - 1112When life tenant deemed dead and petitioner let into possession
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1112 — 1112When life tenant deemed dead and petitioner let into possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1112. 1112When life tenant deemed dead and petitioner let into possession
§ 1112. When life tenant deemed dead and petitioner let into possession. If it appears from the referee's report, or upon the hearing before the court, that the person upon whose life the prior estate depends was not produced and if the party required to produce him, or to prove his existence has not proved to the satisfaction of the court that he is living, a final order must be made, declaring that he is presumed to be dead, for the purpose of the proceedings, and directing that the petitioner be forthwith let into possession of the real property, as if that person was actually dead.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1112
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1112 cover?
Section 1112 ("1112When life tenant deemed dead and petitioner let into possession") 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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