CPLR 2512 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 2511 Liability of surety up ARTICLE 25 Undertakings next SECTION 2513 Action on undertaking to a public officer, board or municipal corporation Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 2512 Undertaking by the state, municipal corporation or public officer Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 25 § 2512. Undertaking by the state, municipal corporation or public officer. 1. Any provision of law authorizing or requiring an undertaking to be given by a party shall be construed as excluding the state, a domestic municipal corporation or a public officer in behalf of the state or of such a corporation. Such parties shall, however, be liable for damages as provided in such provision of law in an amount not exceeding an amount which shall be fixed by the court whenever it would require an undertaking of a private party. 2. Where an appeal is taken by any such party, only the court to which the appeal is taken may fix the amount which shall limit the liability for damages pursuant to this section.