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CVR - Civil Rights
Article 7 - Miscellaneous Rights and Immunities
71 - Damages in Action for Suing in Name of Another.
Universal Citation: NY Civ Rights L § 71 (2017)
71. Damages in action for suing in name of another. In an action, brought by the adverse party, as prescribed in the last section, the plaintiff, if he recovers final judgment, is entitled to recover treble damages. In an action, brought by the person whose name was used, as prescribed in the last section, the plaintiff is entitled to recover his actual damages, and two hundred and fifty dollars in addition thereto.
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