Arcutel Realty Corp. v. Ruskin

These cases were tried by me and the issues of fact, other than those involved in the decision now made, determined in favor of the landlord. It appeared without dispute that the tenants were in occupation of premises used by them for dwelling purposes in a building constructed after September 27, 1920. The only question remaining for decision was the question whether this proceeding is maintainable in view of the emergency housing legislation contained in subdivision 1-a of section 1410 of the Civil Practice Act.

Subdivision 1 of section 1410 of the Civil Practice Act specifies the cases in…