New York § 9804 - 9804Notice of defects in certain actions

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 9804 — 9804Notice of defects in certain actions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9804. 9804Notice of defects in certain actions

§ 9804. Notice of defects in certain actions. No civil action shall be maintained against the village for damages or injuries to person or property sustained in consequence of any street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk or crosswalk being defective, out of repair, unsafe, dangerous or obstructed or for damages or injuries to persons or property sustained solely in consequence of the existence of snow or ice upon any sidewalk, crosswalk, street, highway, bridge or culvert unless written notice of the defective, unsafe, dangerous or obstructive condition, or of the existence of the snow or ice, relating to the particular place, was actually given to the village clerk and there was a failure or neglect within a reasonable time after the receipt of such notice to repair or remove the defect, danger or obstruction complained of or to cause the snow or ice to be removed, or the place otherwise made reasonably safe.

Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 9804

What does New York Consolidated Laws § 9804 cover?

Section 9804 ("9804Notice of defects in certain actions") 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 § 9804?

A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 9804" (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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How does New York § 9804 apply to my situation?

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