Statute · New York Civil Rights Law
N.Y. Civ. Rights Law § 71 — Damages in action for suing in name of another
N.Y. Civ. Rights Law § 71
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Civil Rights Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 71. Damages in action for suing in name of another. In an action, brought by the adverse party, as prescribed in the last section, the plaintiff, if he recovers final judgment, is entitled to recover treble damages. In an action, brought by the person whose name was used, as prescribed in the…
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N.Y. Civ. Rights Law § 71 — Damages in action for suing in name of another is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 71. Damages in action for suing in name of another. In an action, brought by the adverse party, as prescribed in the last section, the plaintiff, if he recovers final judgment, is entitled to recover treble damages. In an action, brought by the person whose name was used, as prescribed in the last section, the plaintiff is entitled to recover his actual damages, and two hundred and fifty dollars in addition thereto.