General Obligations Law § 5-1113 · Title 11. Consideration; Effect of Writing On Requirement of Consideration
Written or published promise or reward
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§ 5-1113. Written or published promise or reward. A promise to pay a reward for return of lost or mislaid property is not unenforceable because of absence of consideration if the promise was made in writing or the promisor caused it to be published.
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- Law content up to date as of July 24, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/GOB5-1113
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