Legal Opinion
Lewis v. Rodriguez
New York Supreme Court
Decided July 23, 1992PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Lewis R. Friedman, J.
This ejectment case requires analysis of serious, previously unresolved questions concerning the consequences of a quiet title action. The court must determine whether a tenant in possession pursuant to a residential lease is required to be *13served in an action to quiet title. The case also involves the application of conflicting statutes governing notices of pendency.
Plaintiff claims that she owns 666 Taylor Avenue, Bronx. On March 13, 1989 plaintiff filed a notice of pendency and commenced an action to quiet title pursuant to RPAPL 1501 et seq. In her…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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- Phelan v. . BradyNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
- Munoz v. . WilsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
- Niagara Falls Power Co. v. WhiteNew York Court of Appeals · 1944
- People v. MannNew York Court of Appeals · 1972
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