Panzica v. Cimino

Preliminary motions by both the peti-' tioner and the tenant in this summary proceeding necessitate some discussion as to the respective rights of the parties. The petitioner alleges that she is the co-owner of the premises, along with her husband. She seeks the removal of the tenant as a squatter and intruder. The answer of the tenant denies generally the allegations of the petition. In addition, it asserts as defenses that the tenant was let into possession of the premises by the petitioner’s husband; that the husband must be joined as a necessary party to the proceeding; and that the…