§ 7101 When action may be brought
§ 7102 Seizure of chattel on behalf of plaintiff
§ 7103 Reclaiming, impounding or returning chattel
§ 7104 Seizing, reclaiming or returning less than all chattels
§ 7105 Sale of perishable property
§ 7106 Payment of sheriff's fees and expenses; liability of sheriff
§ 7107 Sheriff's return
§ 7108 Judgment; execution in certain cases; enforcement by contempt
§ 7109 Unique chattel
§ 7110 Sheriff's powers
§ 7111 Action on undertaking
§ 7112 Testimony by deposition to ascertain location of chattel

Terms Used In New York Laws > Civil Practice Law and Rules > Article 71 - Recovery of Chattel

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.