New York § 5204 - 5204Release of lien or levy upon appeal
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 5204 — 5204Release of lien or levy upon appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5204. 5204Release of lien or levy upon appeal
§ 5204. Release of lien or levy upon appeal. Upon motion of the judgment debtor, upon notice to the judgment creditor, the sheriff and the sureties upon the undertaking, the court may order, upon such terms as justice requires, that the lien of a money judgment, or that a levy made pursuant to an execution issued upon a money judgment, be released as to all or specified real or personal property upon the ground that the judgment debtor has given an undertaking upon appeal sufficient to secure the judgment creditor.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 5204
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 5204 cover?
Section 5204 ("5204Release of lien or levy upon appeal") 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.
How do I cite New York § 5204?
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