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Code · New York · Civil Practice Law & Rules · Security For Costs

§ 8502. Stay and dismissal on failure to give security.

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§ 8502. Stay and dismissal on failure to give security. Until security
for costs is given pursuant to the order of the court, all proceedings
other than to review or vacate such order shall be stayed. If the
plaintiff shall not have given security for costs at the expiration of
thirty days from the date of the order, the court may dismiss the
complaint upon motion by the defendant, and award costs in his favor.
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