New York § 6215 - 6215Levy upon personal property by seizure
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 6215 — 6215Levy upon personal property by seizure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6215. 6215Levy upon personal property by seizure
§ 6215. Levy upon personal property by seizure. If the plaintiff shall so direct and shall furnish the sheriff indemnity satisfactory to him or fixed by the court, the sheriff, as an alternative to the method prescribed by section 6214, shall levy upon property capable of delivery by taking the property into his actual custody. The sheriff shall forthwith serve a copy of the order of attachment in the manner prescribed by subdivision (a) of section 6214 upon the person from whose possession or custody the property was taken.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 6215
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 6215 cover?
Section 6215 ("6215Levy upon personal property by seizure") 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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