2006 New York Code - Definitions.

 
    § 301. Definitions.  As used in this article:
    1. The term "military service" means duty by a person, male or female,
  in  the  active  military  service  of  the  United States as defined in
  section one of this chapter and active duty in the military  service  of
  the  state  pursuant  to  an  order  of  the governor issued pursuant to
  section six or seven of this chapter.
    2. The term "person" when used herein with reference to the holder  of
  any  right  alleged  to  exist  against a person in military service, or
  against a person secondarily liable  under  such  right,  shall  include
  individuals, partnerships, corporations, and any other forms of business
  association.
    3.  The  term "court" as used herein, shall include any state court of
  competent jurisdiction, whether or not a court of record.