New York § 651 - 651Expiration of plaintiff's title before trial
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 651 — 651Expiration of plaintiff's title before trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 651. 651Expiration of plaintiff's title before trial
§ 651. Expiration of plaintiff's title before trial. If the right or title of the plaintiff expires after the commencement of the action but before the trial, and he would have been entitled to recover but for the expiration, the verdict, report or decision shall be rendered according to the fact; and the plaintiff is entitled nevertheless to judgment for his damages for the withholding of the property to the time when his right or title so expired.
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 651 cover?
Section 651 ("651Expiration of plaintiff's title before trial") 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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