NY State — NY Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law

§ 1111 — SECTION 1111 Dismissal of petition when order complied with

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What is NY RPAPL § 1111?

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This section outlines the process for dismissing a petition when a party has complied with a court order regarding the production or proof of a tenant for life. The court is required to dismiss the petition and may order the petitioner to cover the costs of the proceedings. Applies to parties involved in legal proceedings concerning tenants for life.

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§ 1111 SECTION 1111 Dismissal of petition when order complied with

RPAPL § 1111

If it appears to the satisfaction of the court, upon the referee's report and the proofs thereto appended or, where a referee is not appointed, upon the allegations and proofs of the parties before the court, that the party required to produce the tenant for life, or to prove his existence, has fully complied with the order, the court must make an order dismissing the petition and requiring the petitioner to pay the costs of the proceedings.

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