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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 81
Real Property Actions & Proceedings
ARTICLE 10
Action For Dower
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Damages may be recovered; how estimated
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Damages where several parcels are affected
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SECTION 1022
Damages in action against alienee of husband
Real Property Actions & Proceedings (RPA) CHAPTER 81, ARTICLE 10
§ 1022. Damages in action against alienee of husband. Where a widow
recovers dower, in a case not specified in section 1021, she may also
recover, in the same action, damages for withholding her dower, to be
computed from the commencement of the action; but they shall not include
any thing for the use of permanent improvements, made since the property
was aliened by her husband. In all other respects, the same must be
computed as prescribed in section 1021.