N.Y. IND Law § 5
This is the official text of N.Y. IND Law § 5, part of New York’s IND Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "IND Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Actions in state courts
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§ 5. Actions in state courts. Any action or special proceeding\nbetween Indians or between one or more Indians and any other person or\npersons may be prosecuted and enforced in any court of the state to the\nsame extent as provided by law for other actions and special\nproceedings.\n
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