Department of Housing Preservation & Development v. Skydell

OPINION OF THE COURT

Order and judgment entered August 12, 1992 affirmed, with $10 costs, without prejudice to an application in the court below by respondent, if so advised, to vacate the commitment for civil contempt.

Orders entered October 8, 1992 affirmed, with $10 costs.

After a trial in this proceeding, at which respondent Harry Skydell, although represented by counsel, declined to testify, the Housing Judge held respondent in civil and criminal contempt of various orders requiring him to provide heat and hot water to the subject premises. The court denied three separate motions to vacate…