New York § 661 - 661Liability of purchaser pending an action
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 661 — 661Liability of purchaser pending an action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 661. 661Liability of purchaser pending an action
§ 661. Liability of purchaser pending an action. If the defendant aliens the real property in question after the filing of a notice of pendency of the action, and an execution against him for the plaintiff's damages is returned wholly or partly unsatisfied, an action may be maintained by the plaintiff against any person who has been in possession of the property, under the defendant's conveyance, to recover the unsatisfied portion of the damages, for a time not exceeding that during which he possessed the property.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 661
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 661 cover?
Section 661 ("661Liability of purchaser pending an 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.
How do I cite New York § 661?
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