§ 72-a. Penalty of officer for failure to execute mandate and make return. An officer who fails to execute a mandate according to its command and make a return thereon of his proceedings is liable to the party aggrieved for the damages sustained by him, in addition to any other punishment or proceeding authorized by law.

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Terms Used In N.Y. Public Officers Law 72-A

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.