N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 651 – Expiration of plaintiff's title before trial
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§ 651. Expiration of plaintiff's title before trial. If the right or title of the plaintiff expires after the commencement of the action but before the trial, and he would have been entitled to recover but for the expiration, the verdict, report or decision shall be rendered according to the fact; and the plaintiff is entitled nevertheless to judgment for his damages for the withholding of the property to the time when his right or title so expired.
Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 651
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- 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.