Gold Coast Equestrian Center, Inc. v. Ramirez

OPINION OF THE COURT

John D. Capilli, J.

This is a landlord and tenant proceeding brought to recover the possession of real property upon the grounds of a holdover tenancy.

The property in question is a veterinarian’s cottage, hereinafter called “the Runkle Cottage,” which forms one of the buildings on a larger tract of land known as 62 Hegeman’s Lane, Old Brookville, New York.

Respondent interposed an answer, asserted counterclaims and demanded a trial by jury.

Petitioner, prior to the commencement of the trial, moved by way of an oral motion to dismiss:

1. Respondent’s demand for a trial by jury…