§ 59-I Definitions
§ 59-J Acquisition of land
§ 59-K Proceedings
§ 59-L Governor may cede jurisdiction

Terms Used In New York Laws > State > Article 4-B - Acquisition of Land By the United Nations

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.