New York § 119 - 119Statement of joint accounts
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 119 — 119Statement of joint accounts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 119. 119Statement of joint accounts
§ 119. Statement of joint accounts. The comptroller may, in his discretion, settle separately the accounts of one or more persons receiving moneys of the state for which they are accountable to the state. In such case no person shall plead as a defense to an action brought for a balance certified to be due from him, the non-joinder of any other person, or give in evidence upon the trial thereof the fact that any other person was concerned with him in the receipt or expenditure of such moneys.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 119
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 119 cover?
Section 119 ("119Statement of joint accounts") 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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