NY State — NY Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law

§ 1945 — SECTION 1945 Hearing and final order upon appearance of adverse claimants

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What is NY RPAPL § 1945?

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This section outlines the procedure for a court hearing when an individual claims an adverse interest in real property on the return day of a notice. The court may investigate the claims and issue a final order, which does not affect those who asserted their claims. Applies to parties involved in real property disputes.

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§ 1945 SECTION 1945 Hearing and final order upon appearance of adverse claimants

RPAPL § 1945

If any person shall appear on the return day of said notice and claim in writing an interest in the real property adverse to that of the petitioners, stating the nature of his claim and his place of residence, the court may proceed in like manner to inquire into the truth of the facts stated in the petition and may make a final order in like manner and with like effect as above provided, except that such final order shall not affect in any way any person who shall have appeared on the return day and asserted a claim adverse to the petitioners, as herein provided for.

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