New York Lien Law Section 98 - Distribution of proceeds.

  98.  Distribution  of  proceeds.  Upon the determination of all the
  claims presented,  the  justice  or  referee  shall  make  an  order  of
  distribution  of the proceeds. The order shall direct the payment of the
  claims found to be subsisting liens upon such vessel or  proceeds,  with
  all  costs,  expenses  and  allowances,  in the order of the priority of
  filing the notices of such liens, as  provided  in  this  article.  Such
  costs,  expenses  and  allowances  shall  be  in  the  discretion of the
  justice, except as otherwise provided in this article.

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