N.Y. Town Law § 321

§ 321. Foreclosure of lien upon strays by action. When such lien is\nforeclosed by action, all questions relating to damages, charges,\nsufficiency of fence, and from where and how such beasts came upon the\nlands of the person claiming such damages and charges shall be proven\nupon the trial of such action, and no certificate of fence viewers upon\nsuch questions shall then be necessary.\n