N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 1079: Final judgment upon confirming sale

§ 1079. Final judgment upon confirming sale. Upon confirming the sale,

the court must ascertain, by a reference or otherwise, the rights and

interests of each of the parties in and to the proceeds of the sale, and

also what gross sum of money is equal to the value of the plaintiff's

dower in the net proceeds of the sale, calculated upon the principles

applicable to life annuities. The court must thereupon render final

judgment confirming the sale and directing that the gross sum so

ascertained be paid to the plaintiff, in full satisfaction of her right

of dower and that the remainder of the proceeds of the sale be

distributed among the persons entitled thereto.