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The court shall have jurisdiction of actions and proceedings for the recovery of money, actions and proceedings for the recovery of chattels and actions and proceedings for the foreclosure of liens on personal property where the amount sought to be recovered or the value of the property does not exceed $15,000.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Uniform District Court Act - UDC § 202. Money actions and actions involving chattels - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/uniform-district-court-act/udc-sect-202/
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