New York § 609 - 609Private right of action
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 609 — 609Private right of action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609. 609Private right of action
§ 609. Private right of action. 1. Any consumer bailor damaged by an unlawful detention of his goods or any other violation of this article may bring an action for recovery of damages and the return of his goods. Judgment may be entered in an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages plus reasonable attorneys fees. 2. Nothing in this article shall be construed so as to nullify or impair any right or rights which a buyer may have against a seller at common law, by statute or otherwise.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 609
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 609 cover?
Section 609 ("609Private right of action") 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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