N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 1071: Plaintiff may consent to receive a gross sum

§ 1071. Plaintiff may consent to receive a gross sum. In an action for

dower, the plaintiff may, at any time before an interlocutory judgment

is rendered, by reason of the defendant's default in appearing or

pleading, or, where an issue of fact is joined, at any time before the

commencement of the trial, file with the clerk a consent to accept a

gross sum, in full satisfaction and discharge of her right of dower in

the real property described in the complaint. Such a consent must be in

writing, and acknowledged or proved, and certified, in like manner as a

deed to be recorded. A copy thereof, with notice of the filing, must be

served upon each adverse party who has appeared, or who appears after

the filing.