N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law Section 1104
Proceedings upon presentation of petition

Upon the presentation of the petition and affidavit, with due proof, by affidavit, of service of a copy thereof, and of the notice, if sufficient cause to the contrary is not shown by the adverse party, the court must either issue a commission, as prescribed in the following sections of this article or make an order, directing the adverse party, at a time and place therein specified, before the court, or a referee therein designated, to produce the person upon whose life the prior estate depends, or, in default thereof, to prove that he is living.

Source: Section 1104 — Proceedings upon presentation of petition, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/RPA/1104 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 25, 2025).

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