Legal Opinion
Lopez v. City of New York
Civil Court of the City of New York
Decided June 28, 1974PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSeymour Schwartz, J.
Plaintiff brings action for an illegal eviction alleging loss of and damage to certain property and mental anguish. Defendant the City of New York (City) before trial conceded that the eviction was illegal, having resulted from *576a computer error. Pursuant to an agreement between defendants, Schwartz Moving and Storage (Schwartz) is responsible for any breakage or damage and for all loss of property.
The illegal eviction took place on June 1, 1973, having been instigated by the City and carried out by the City’s agent, Schwartz. Plaintiff was permitted to return to his apartment on June 8, 1973,…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- De Wolf v. . FordNew York Court of Appeals · 1908
- Adams v. RiversNew York Supreme Court · 1851
- Richardson v. PridmoreCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1950
- Jackson v. RiveraCivil Court of the City of New York · 1971
- Morbeth Realty Corp. v. RosenshineCivil Court of the City of New York · 1971
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