Taylor v. Fashakin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Francois A. Rivera, J.

Background

On July 10, 2015, the Taylors commenced the instant action for a declaratory judgment and equitable relief by filing a summons, verified complaint and notice of pendency with the Kings County Clerk’s Office.

The verified complaint alleges the following salient facts among others. In 2008, the Taylors purchased certain real property located at 866 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, block No. 4638, lot 6 from Emmanuel Fashakin for $625,000. At the closing Emmanuel Fashakin executed a deed transferring his interest in the subject property to…