New York § 54 - 54Judgment in case of failure to establish lien
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 54 — 54Judgment in case of failure to establish lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54. 54Judgment in case of failure to establish lien
§ 54. Judgment in case of failure to establish lien. If the lienor shall fail, for any reason, to establish a valid lien in an action under the provisions of this article, he may recover judgment therein for such sums as are due him, or which he might recover in an action on a contract, against any party to the action.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 54
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 54 cover?
Section 54 ("54Judgment in case of failure to establish lien") 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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