Goldstein v. Mills

This is an application for an order directing the Tax Commission of the City of New York to cancel the tax exemption on real property of Columbia University in the city of New York. The proceeding was initiated by the service upon the President of the Tax Commission of a petition, affidavit and notice of motion. Upon the return date of the motion the trustees of Columbia University applied for leave to intervene, which was granted. Thereafter petitioner served an amended petition which the respondents have answered and to which petitioner has replied.

The petitioner alleges he is a citizen of…