ยง 72-a. Penalty of officer for failure to execute mandate and make
return. An officer who fails to execute a mandate according to its
command and make a return thereon of his proceedings is liable to the
party aggrieved for the damages sustained by him, in addition to any
other punishment or proceeding authorized by law.
Structure New York Laws
Article 4 - Powers and Duties of Public Officers
60 - Official Seals of Court of Appeals, Governor and State Departments, Divisions and Bureaus.
61 - Investigations by State Officers.
62 - Business in Public Offices on Public Holidays.
62-A - Leave of Absence for Certain Appointive State Officers; Temporary Vacancy.
63 - Leave of Absence for Veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans' Day.
64 - Payment of Expenses of Public Officers.
66 - Interchangeable Use of Gender Neutral and Gender Specific Titles of Public Offices.
67-A - Fees for Certification or Exemplification.
68 - Allowance of Additional Fees and Expenses.
68-A - Fees for Oath or Acknowledgment.
69 - Fee for Administering Certain Official Oaths Prohibited.
70-A - Fees to Be Paid by Public Officers for Public Advertisements.
70-B - Certificate on Printed Copies of Laws.
71 - Vacations for Employees of the State.
72 - Notices and Reports of Claims, Suits or Causes of Action to Be Given to the Attorney-General.
72-A - Penalty of Officer for Failure to Execute Mandate and Make Return.
73 - Business or Professional Activities by State Officers and Employees and Party Officers.
74-A - Duty of Public Officers Regarding the Physically Handicapped.
75 - Bribery of Members of the Legislature.
75-A - Appearance by a Person Convicted of the Crime of Corruption.
76 - Receiving Bribes by Members of Legislature.
77 - Unlawful Fees and Payments.
77-A - Members of the Legislature Liable to Forfeiture of Office.