New York § 198 - 198Interest on damages for change of grade
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 198 — 198Interest on damages for change of grade, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 198. 198Interest on damages for change of grade
§ 198. Interest on damages for change of grade. Whenever awards shall be lawfully made, pursuant to any statute of this state, for damages sustained by real estate or any improvements thereon by reason of any change of grade of any street, avenue or road in front thereof, the award for the principal amount of damages sustained shall bear interest at the rate of six per centum per annum from the time of the change of grade to the time of the payment of the award.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 198
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 198 cover?
Section 198 ("198Interest on damages for change of grade") 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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