Parties

N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 401, under Special Proceedings.

N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 401

§ 401. Parties. The party commencing a special proceeding shall be styled the petitioner and any adverse party the respondent. After a proceeding is commenced, no party shall be joined or interpleaded and no third-party practice or intervention shall be allowed, except by leave of court.