Uberman v. Lasner

Carmine A. Ventiera. J.

Plaintiff landlord in this action for a declaratory judgment which would exclude the defendant tenant from the protection of the rent control law solely because such tenant may be characterized as a “ wealthy person ” moves under CPLB 3212 for summary judgment, and further seeks to dismiss the defendant’s counterclaim for money damages allegedly sustained because of the institution of the instant action by plaintiff. Defendant tenant opposes the instant motion and similarly seeks summary judgment dismissing the complaint and for judgment on his counterclaim.

By order of…