N.Y. Lien Law § 49

§ 49. Issue, how tried; judgment. If issue is joined in such action in\na court not of record, it must be tried in the same manner as other\nissues in such court, and judgment entered thereon, which shall be\nenforced, if for the plaintiff, in the manner provided in the following\nsection. If for the defendant, in the same manner as in an action on\ncontract in such court.\n