N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 653: Judgment to state plaintiff's estate

§ 653. Judgment to state plaintiff's estate. A verdict, report or

decision in favor of the plaintiff and the judgment rendered thereon,

shall specify in writing the estate of the plaintiff in the property

recovered, whether it is in fee, or for life, or for a term of years

stating for whose life it is, or specifying the duration of the term, if

the estate be less than a fee.