N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 904 – Permissible defendants
§ 904. Permissible defendants. The plaintiff, at his election, may make defendant in the action:
Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 904
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
1. A tenant by the curtesy or for life or for years, of the entire property, or whoever may be entitled to a contingent or vested remainder or reversion in the entire property, or a person having a lien or interest which attaches to the entire property. A person specified in this subdivision who is not made a party is not affected by the judgment in the action.
2. A person having a lien on an undivided share or interest in the property. The nature of the lien and the share or interest to which it attaches shall be specified.
3. An unknown person entitled to an estate or interest in the property sold. The court shall provide for the protection of his rights, as far as may be, as if he were known and had appeared.
4. The state.