New York § 12 - 12Action or proceeding by unincorporated association
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 12 — 12Action or proceeding by unincorporated association, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12. 12Action or proceeding by unincorporated association
§ 12. Action or proceeding by unincorporated association. An action or special proceeding may be maintained, by the president or treasurer of an unincorporated association to recover any property, or upon any cause of action, for or upon which all the associates may maintain such an action or special proceeding, by reason of their interest or ownership therein, either jointly or in common. An action may likewise be maintained by such president or treasurer to recover from one or more members of such association his or their proportionate share of any moneys lawfully expended by such association for the benefit of such associates, or to enforce any lawful claim of such association against such member or members.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 12
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 12 cover?
Section 12 ("12Action or proceeding by unincorporated association") 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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