§ 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.