New York § 8502 - 8502Stay and dismissal on failure to give security
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 8502 — 8502Stay and dismissal on failure to give security, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8502. 8502Stay and dismissal on failure to give security
§ 8502. Stay and dismissal on failure to give security. Until security for costs is given pursuant to the order of the court, all proceedings other than to review or vacate such order shall be stayed. If the plaintiff shall not have given security for costs at the expiration of thirty days from the date of the order, the court may dismiss the complaint upon motion by the defendant, and award costs in his favor.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 8502
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 8502 cover?
Section 8502 ("8502Stay and dismissal on failure to give security") 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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