N.Y. General Obligations Law § 5-101: Definitions of terms as used in certain sections

§ 5-101. Definitions of terms as used in certain sections. 1. As used

in sections 5-331, 5-703 and 5-1115, the term "conveyance" includes

every instrument, in writing, except a will, by which any estate or

interest in real property is created, transferred, assigned or

surrendered.

2. As used in sections 5-703, 5-1111 and 5-1115, the terms "estate"

and "interest in real property" include every such estate and interest,

freehold or chattel, legal or equitable, present or future, vested or

contingent.

3. As used in sections 5-321, 5-323, 5-331, 5-703 and 5-1115, the term

"real property" is co-extensive in meaning with lands, tenements and

hereditaments.

4. As used in section 5-335 of this article, the term "insurer" means

any insurance company or other entity which provides for payment or

reimbursement of health care expenses, health care services, disability

payments, lost wage payments or any other benefits under a policy of

insurance or an insurance contract with an individual or group.