New York Prosecutors Training Institute
NYPTI Law - NYS Statutes
ยง 71. Damages in action for suing in name of another. In an action,
brought by the adverse party, as prescribed in the last section, the
plaintiff, if he recovers final judgment, is entitled to recover treble
damages. In an action, brought by the person whose name was used, as
prescribed in the last section, the plaintiff is entitled to recover his
actual damages, and two hundred and fifty dollars in addition thereto.
