Rosen v. Slate

Tenant in ’this nonpayment summary proceeding moves for an order (1) permitting him to proceed as a poor person under CPLR 1101; and (2) for leave to file a jury demand nunc pro tunc. Tenant made a prima facie showing of indigency and the merit of his defense and there is no opposition herein on the part of landlord or the Finance Administrator of the City of New York, both of whom having been served.

Thus, he is granted the right to proceed as a poor person herein and is not “ liable for the payment of any costs or fees ” unless so directed by the court after judgment or settlement in his…