Legal Opinion
Sarafian v. Wool Bros.
Civil Court of the City of New York
Decided June 14, 1973PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAlbert P. Williams, J.
This matter was tried before me without a jury. This is a summary proceeding for the nonpayment of rent. It is uncontradicted that on March 21, 1973 the respondent moved from the subject premises. It is also clear from the testimony in evidence in the case that the tenant had no right, at that time, to unilaterally terminate the lease. An issue of fact has been raised, however, as to whether under the circumstances arising subsequent to March 21 the lease has been terminated by the landlord coming into possession of the keys to the premises.
However, a jurisdictional objection has been raised…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Warrin v. HavertyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1912
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