New York § 621 - 621Separate action by joint tenant or tenant in common
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 621 — 621Separate action by joint tenant or tenant in common, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 621. 621Separate action by joint tenant or tenant in common
§ 621. Separate action by joint tenant or tenant in common. Where two or more persons are entitled to the possession of real property as joint tenants or tenants in common, one or more of them may maintain the action to recover his or their undivided shares in the property in any case where such an action might be maintained by all.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 621
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 621 cover?
Section 621 ("621Separate action by joint tenant or tenant in common") 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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