NY State — NY Real Property Law

§ 265 — SECTION 265 Fraudulent intent, question of fact

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What is NY RPL § 265?

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This section establishes that the determination of fraudulent intent in related cases is a question of fact rather than law. It specifies that a conveyance or charge cannot be deemed fraudulent against creditors, purchasers, or encumbrancers solely due to lack of valuable consideration. Applies to property transactions involving claims of fraud.

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§ 265 SECTION 265 Fraudulent intent, question of fact

RPL § 265

The question of fraudulent intent in a case arising under this article, shall be deemed a question of fact and not of law; and a conveyance or charge shall not be adjudged fraudulent as against creditors, purchasers or incumbrancers, solely on the ground that it was not founded on a valuable consideration.

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