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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 22
General Construction
ARTICLE 2
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SECTION 16-B
Condemnation
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SECTION 16-A
Civil action
General Construction (GCN) CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE 2
§ 16-a. Civil action. The term "civil action" means any action except
when prosecuted in the name of the people of the state of New York, as
plaintiffs against a party charged with crime.