New York Statutes

§ 23 — Construction of article

New York § 23
JurisdictionNew York
Law LIELien
Art. 2Mechanics' Liens

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N.Y. Lien § 23 (2026).

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§ 23. Construction of article. This article is to be construed\nliberally to secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof. A\nsubstantial compliance with its several provisions shall be sufficient\nfor the validity of a lien and to give jurisdiction to the courts to\nenforce the same.\n

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