N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 1012: Who may be joined as defendants

§ 1012. Who may be joined as defendants. 1. In either of the cases

specified in section 1011, any other person claiming title to, or the

right to the possession of, the real property in which dower is claimed

may be joined as defendant in the action.

2. The people of the state of New York may be made a party defendant

in an action for dower where the people of the state of New York have an

interest in or a lien upon the lands affected thereby, in the same

manner as a private person. In such a case the summons must be served

upon the attorney-general, who must appear in behalf of the people. But

where the people of the state of New York are made a party defendant, as

herein provided, the complaint shall set forth, in addition to the other

matters required, detailed facts showing the particular nature of the

interest in or the lien on the said real property of the people of the

state of New York and the reason for making the people a party

defendant. Upon failure to state such facts the complaint shall be

dismissed as to the people of the state of New York.