Glass v. Thompson

Certain motions are presented for determination in this action for an injunction and for a judgment declaring unconstitutional subdivision (e) of section 110 of the New York City Civil Court Act (added by L. 1972, ch. 982, § 2, as amd.), insofar as it authorizes appointed hearing officers, in a housing part of the Civil Court established by the statute, to render judgment in summary proceedings to recover possession of residential premises and to remove tenants therefrdm. The plaintiffs, who are tenants against whom summary proceedings have been instituted, seek summary judgment. Plaintiffs…