Action barred by assignment of dower

N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 1002, under Action For Dower.

N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 1002

§ 1002. Action barred by assignment of dower. The acceptance by a widow of an assignment of dower in satisfaction of her claim upon the property in question bars an action for dower and may be pleaded by any defendant.