Petchanuk v. Mohlsick

John B. Johnston

Official Referee. On May 24, 1951, defendant Emma Grlick contracted in writing to sell to Oscar S. Petchanuk premises known as 2878 West 33rd Street, Brooklyn, New York. Title was to close on June 21, 1951. On June 18, 1951, Oscar’s attorney wrote the seller’s attorney that Oscar had requested the conveyance be to him and his wife, Dinah, as tenants by the entirety. As agreed, the closing took place on June 21, 1951. Pursuant to Oscar’s request, the deed named Oscar S. Petchanuk and Dinah Petchanuk, his wife, as grantees. *41A deed in this form creates a tenancy by the entirety,…