N.Y. LIE Law § 57
This is the official text of N.Y. LIE Law § 57, part of New York’s LIE Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "LIE Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Judgment may direct delivery of property in lieu of money
Official statutory text
§ 57. Judgment may direct delivery of property in lieu of money. If\nthe owner has agreed to deliver bills, notes, securities or other\nobligations or any other species of property, in payment of the debt\nupon which the lien is based, the judgment may direct that such\nsubstitute be delivered or deposited as the court may direct, and the\nproperty affected by the lien cannot be sold, by virtue of such\njudgment, except in default of the owner to so deliver or deposit within\nthe time directed by the court.\n
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