N.Y. C.P.L.R. 7112

§ 7112. Testimony by deposition to ascertain location of chattel. A\nparty to an action to recover a chattel may move, upon such notice as\nthe court may direct, upon a showing that he lacks knowledge of the\nlocation of the chattel or a part thereof, for an order to examine any\nperson for the purpose of obtaining information with reference to such\nlocation. The order may be granted before or after service of summons\nand complaint, or anytime before or after final judgment, and may also\nrestrain the adverse party from acting in violation of whatever rights\nthe moving party may have in the chattel, upon the execution of a\nreasonable undertaking, with sufficient sureties, to reimburse the\nadverse party for all damages wrongfully caused by such restraint.\n