Ripple's of Clearview, Inc. v. Le Havre Associates

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sidney Leviss, J.

In this declaratory judgment action, defendant moves to strike a demand for a jury trial served by plaintiff.

By this declaratory judgment action plaintiff seeks a determination that it retains rights as a tenant under a leasing agreement to realty presently owned by defendant. Plaintiff entered into the leasing agreement prior to a foreclosure action brought against the original owner. Defendant’s predecessor in title purchased the property at the foreclosure sale. It is plaintiff’s contention that its rights continued by reason of the conduct and promises…