N.Y. RPP Law § 243
This is the official text of N.Y. RPP Law § 243, part of New York’s RPP Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "RPP Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Grant of fee or freehold
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§ 243. Grant of fee or freehold. A grant in fee or of a freehold\nestate, must be subscribed by the person from whom the estate or\ninterest conveyed is intended to pass, or by his lawful agent thereunto\nauthorized in writing. If not duly acknowledged before its delivery,\naccording to the provisions of this chapter, its execution and delivery\nmust be attested by at least one witness, or, if not so attested, it\ndoes not take effect as against a subsequent purchaser or incumbrancer\nuntil so acknowledged.\n
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