N.Y. RPA Law § 971
This is the official text of N.Y. RPA Law § 971, 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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Security for refund
Official statutory text
§ 971. Security for refund. The court, in its discretion, may require\nany person, before he receives his portion of the proceeds of the sale\nto give such security as it directs, to the state, or the county\ntreasurer, who shall hold it for the use and benefit of the persons\ninterested, or to such parties or other persons as it prescribes, to\nrefund the same, or a portion thereof, with interest, if it thereafter\nappears that he was not entitled thereto.\n
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