NY State — NY Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law

§ 831 — SECTION 831 Action by reversioner or remainderman

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What is NY RPAPL § 831?

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This section allows a person holding an estate in remainder or reversion to initiate legal action for injuries to the inheritance, regardless of any intervening life or leasehold interests. Applies to individuals with reversionary or remainder interests in property.

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§ 831 SECTION 831 Action by reversioner or remainderman

RPAPL § 831

A person seized of an estate in remainder or reversion may maintain an action founded upon an injury done to the inheritance, notwithstanding any intervening estate for life or for years.

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