§ 267. Idem.; where recovery is had against trust mortgagee.–In every case where recovery is had personally against a trust mortgagee as herein provided, and payment of the amount recovered has been made by such trust mortgagee, or where such trust mortgagee has voluntarily paid such tax, he shall be deemed to have and possess and to have become subrogated to all the rights and interests in and to the tax lien imposed by section two hundred and sixty-five hereof, and may enforce the repayment of any such sum so paid by him with interest at the rate of six per centum per annum and for that purpose may maintain an action in his own name in any court in the state having jurisdiction, against any person, association or corporation liable to pay such tax, or for the sale of such mortgage and the debt secured thereby to which such lien attaches.

Terms Used In N.Y. Tax Law 267

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.