§ 1063. Junior incumbrances; not affected by admeasurement. Where a portion of the property is admeasured and laid off to the plaintiff as her dower, a lien which is inferior to the plaintiff's right of dower attaches, during the life of the plaintiff, to the residue, or to the portion or share of the residue which was subject to it, as if the portion laid off to the plaintiff had not been a part of the property.

Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 1063

  • Dower: A widow
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.