N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 1022: Damages in action against alienee of husband

§ 1022. Damages in action against alienee of husband. Where a widow

recovers dower, in a case not specified in section 1021, she may also

recover, in the same action, damages for withholding her dower, to be

computed from the commencement of the action; but they shall not include

any thing for the use of permanent improvements, made since the property

was aliened by her husband. In all other respects, the same must be

computed as prescribed in section 1021.