Rigg v. Gabel

Petitioner moves for an order pursuant to article 78 of the Civil Practice Act for the relief detailed in the order to show cause herein. Bespondent has cross-moved to dismiss the petition as a matter of law. The cross motion will be considered first since it is dispositive of this proceeding.

The basic proceeding before the District Director of the City Bent Administration is predicated upon an application to evict tenants from an existing group of eight buildings in order to demolish them for the purpose of erecting a greater number of new housing accommodations. The first step in such a…