New York § 638 - 638Manner and time within which taking possession may be tested
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 638 — 638Manner and time within which taking possession may be tested, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 638. 638Manner and time within which taking possession may be tested
§ 638. Manner and time within which taking possession may be tested. At any time within ten days after the superintendent has taken possession of the business and property of any licensee, such licensee may apply to the supreme court in the judicial district in which its principal office is located, for an order requiring the superintendent to show cause why he should not be enjoined from continuing such possession. The court may, upon good cause shown, direct the superintendent to refrain from further proceedings and to surrender such possession.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 638
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 638 cover?
Section 638 ("638Manner and time within which taking possession may be tested") 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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