Long Island Court Homeowners Ass'n v. Methner

Plaintiffs commenced an action in 1970 to abate an alleged nuisance arising out of the operation of marinas on a small island. On March 17, 1971, a judgment was entered enjoining the further expansion of the marinas on two parcels of property now owned by defendant. Defendant purchased the two parcels of property in 1974, and, at that time, was aware of the restrictions contained in the 1971 judgment. Plaintiffs sought to permanently enjoin expansion of the marinas on defendant’s property when they became aware of defendant’s plan to place a mobile boat hoist on his property and store boats…