§ 700. Proceeding to review an assessment of real property;
preference. 1. A proceeding to review an assessment of real property
shall be brought as provided in this article unless otherwise provided
by law. Reference in any statute to certiorari proceedings heretofore
controlled by any provision of article thirteen of the tax law shall be
deemed to refer to the procedure set forth in this article.

2. All rights, remedies and practices heretofore applicable to a
proceeding commenced by a writ of certiorari which are not inconsistent
with the provisions of this article shall apply to a proceeding to
review an assessment of real property under this article.

3. A proceeding brought pursuant to this article and appeals
therefrom shall have preference over all other civil actions and
proceedings in all courts.