§ 1091. Action to recover property by revisioner or remainderman, after determination of particular estate. Where a tenant for life, or for a term of years, suffers a judgment to be taken against him, by consent or by default, in an action for dower, the heir or person owning the reversion or remainder, may, after the determination of the particular estate, maintain an action to recover the property.

Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 1091

  • Dower: A widow
  • 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.
  • Remainderman: One entitled to the remainder of an estate after a particular reserved right or interest, such as a life tenancy, has expired.