CPLR 4538 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 4537 Proof of writing subscribed by witness up ARTICLE 45 Evidence next SECTION 4539 Reproductions of original Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 4538 Acknowledged, proved or certified writing; conveyance of real property without the state Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 45 Rule 4538. Acknowledged, proved or certified writing; conveyance of real property without the state. Certification of the acknowledgment or proof of a writing, except a will, in the manner prescribed by law for taking and certifying the acknowledgment or proof of a conveyance of real property within the state is prima facie evidence that it was executed by the person who purported to do so. A conveyance of real property, situated within another state, territory or jurisdiction of the United States, which has been duly authenticated, according to the laws of that state, territory or jurisdiction, so as to be read in evidence in the courts thereof, is admissible in evidence in the state.