New York § 134 - 134When owner may sue
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 134 — 134When owner may sue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 134. 134When owner may sue
§ 134. When owner may sue. The rejection by the court of any claim for wrecked property shall not preclude the claimant from maintaining an action for the recovery of such property or its proceeds against the officer in whose hands the same shall be; but if the plaintiff in any such action shall prevail, there shall be deducted, in addition to the salvage and expenses charged on the property, from the damages recovered, the costs of the defense.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 134
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 134 cover?
Section 134 ("134When owner may sue") 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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