New York § 81 - 81Commencement or threat of action unlawful
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 81 — 81Commencement or threat of action unlawful, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81. 81Commencement or threat of action unlawful
§ 81. Commencement or threat of action unlawful. It shall be unlawful for any person, either as a party or attorney, or in behalf of either, to file, serve or cause to be filed or served, or threaten to file, serve or cause to be filed or served, any process or pleading, in any court of the state, setting forth or seeking to recover a sum of money upon any cause of action abolished by this article, whether such cause of action arose within or without the state.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 81
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 81 cover?
Section 81 ("81Commencement or threat of action unlawful") 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 § 81?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 81" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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