N.Y. RPA Law § 1511
This is the official text of N.Y. RPA Law § 1511, part of New York’s RPA Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "RPA Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Additional parties
Official statutory text
§ 1511. Additional parties. 1. In an action brought under this\narticle, the person in possession shall be made a party to the action,\nand when such person claims the right of possession, or an interest in\nthe real property, under another, such other person shall also be made a\nparty.\n 2. Where it appears to the court that a person not a party to the\naction may have an estate or interest in the real property which may in\nany manner be affected by the judgment, the court, upon application of\nsuch person, or of any party to the action, or on its own motion, may\ndirect that such person be made a party.\n
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