N.Y. Real Property Law 259-C – Provision in lease of real property for waiver of trial by jury in actions for personal injury or property damage
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§ 259-c. Provision in lease of real property for waiver of trial by jury in actions for personal injury or property damage. Any provision in a lease, executed after the effective date of this act, that a trial by jury is waived in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of the parties thereto against the other in any action for personal injury or property damage, is null and void.
Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Law 259-C
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.