DiScala v. Facilities Development Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Philip S. Straniere, J.

Petitioner, William DiScala, commenced this summary proceeding against the respondent, Facilities Development Corporation for the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Staten Island Developmental Center, seeking a judgment awarding the petitioner possession of the premises 490 Buel Avenue, Staten Island, New York, 2nd floor. A trial was originally scheduled for May 21, 1997 and was adjourned by the parties on several occasions. Each of the parties made motions to dismiss the other’s pleadings. Both sides were represented by…