N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 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.

Source: Section 401 — Parties, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CVP/401 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Mar. 9, 2025).

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