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§ 911 — SECTION 911 Ascertainment of rights of parties before interlocutory judgment on default or admission or where party is an infant, absentee or unknown...

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What is NY RPAPL § 911?

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This section outlines the process for ascertaining the rights of parties in cases where a defendant defaults, or where the parties' rights are uncontested, or when a party is an infant, absentee, or unknown. The court is required to determine the rights, shares, and interests of the parties before rendering an interlocutory judgment. Applies to parties involved in legal proceedings regarding property rights.

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§ 911 SECTION 911 Ascertainment of rights of parties before interlocutory judgment on default or admission or where party is an infant, absentee or unknown...

RPAPL § 911

If a defendant has made default in appearing or pleading, or the rights of the parties are not controverted, or a party be an infant, absentee or unknown, the court shall ascertain the rights, shares and interests of the several parties in the property, by a reference or otherwise, before interlocutory judgment is rendered.

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