N.Y. Debtor & Creditor Law § 177: Reference of disputed claims

§ 177. Reference of disputed claims. If any controversy shall arise

between the trustees and any other person in the settlement of any

demands against such debtor, or of debts due his estate, the same may be

referred to one or more indifferent persons, who may be agreed upon by

the trustees and the party with whom such controversy shall exist, by a

writing to that effect signed by them.