Conduct of hearing

N.Y. Eminent Domain Procedure Law § 602, under Special Procedure For Claims Under Twenty-five Thousand Dollars.

N.Y. Eminent Domain Procedure Law § 602

§ 602. Conduct of hearing. At the hearing, a stenographic record shall be made and the respective parties shall present to the court evidence to support their positions. The parties need not be represented by an attorney nor present expert witnesses, nor shall the rules of evidence apply. The courts shall adopt rules governing the conduct of hearings under this article.