New York City Transit Authority v. New York Historical Society

OPINION OF THE COURT

Samuel Greenstein, J.

In this action to recover possession of chattels pursuant to CPLR article 71, plaintiffs New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) and Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority move for summary judgment declaring that the NYCTA is entitled to possession of certain historical photographs and materials contained in three collections, and directing defendant the New-York Historical Society (N-YHS) to deliver these photographs and materials to the NYCTA forthwith. Defendant N-YHS cross-moves for summary judgment dismissing plaintiffs’ complaint.