N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 971: Security for refund

§ 971. Security for refund. The court, in its discretion, may require

any person, before he receives his portion of the proceeds of the sale

to give such security as it directs, to the state, or the county

treasurer, who shall hold it for the use and benefit of the persons

interested, or to such parties or other persons as it prescribes, to

refund the same, or a portion thereof, with interest, if it thereafter

appears that he was not entitled thereto.