§ 911. Ascertainment of rights of parties before interlocutory judgment on default or admission or where party is an infant, absentee or unknown defendant.

Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 911

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

If a defendant has made default in appearing or pleading, or the rights of the parties are not controverted, or a party be an infant, absentee or unknown, the court shall ascertain the rights, shares and interests of the several parties in the property, by a reference or otherwise, before interlocutory judgment is rendered.