Judiciary Law 778 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 777 Proceedings when accused does not appear up ARTICLE 19 Contempts next SECTION 779 Prosecution of undertaking by attorney-general or district attorney Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 778 Prosecution of undertaking by person aggrieved Judiciary (JUD) CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE 19 § 778. Prosecution of undertaking by person aggrieved. The order directing the undertaking to be prosecuted, may, in the discretion of the court, direct the prosecution thereof, by and in the name of any party aggrieved by the misconduct of the accused. In such a case, the plaintiff may recover damages, to the extent of the loss or injury sustained by him, by reason of the misconduct, together with the costs and expenses of prosecuting the special proceeding in which the warrant was issued; not exceeding the sum specified in the undertaking.