There is a newer version of the New York Consolidated Laws
2013 New York Consolidated Laws
RPA - Real Property Actions & Proceedings
Article 5 - (501 - 551) ADVERSE POSSESSION
551 - Right of person to possession not affected by descent cast.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 551 (2012) What's This?
§ 551. Right of person to possession not affected by descent cast. The right of a person to the possession of real property is not impaired or affected by a descent being cast in consequence of the death of a person in possession of the property.
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