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New York · Through 2026-09-11

N.Y. Lien Law § 6: Liens for labor on railroads

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  1. Lien Law
  2. Article 2. Mechanics' Liens

§ 6. Liens for labor on railroads. Any person who shall hereafter

perform any labor for a railroad corporation shall have a lien for the

value of such labor upon the railroad track, rolling-stock and

appurtenances of such railroad corporation and upon the land upon which

such railroad track and appurtenances are situated, by filing a notice

of such lien in the office of the clerk of any county wherein any part

of such railroad is situated, to the extent of the right, title and

interest of such corporation in such property, existing at the time of

such filing. The provisions of this article relating to the contents,

filing and entry of a notice of a mechanic's lien, and the priority and

duration thereof, shall apply to such liens. A copy of the notice of

such lien shall be personally served upon such corporation within ten

days after the filing thereof in the manner prescribed by the justice

court act for the service of summons in actions in justices' courts

against domestic railroad corporations.

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