Garcia v. Velaquez

It is alleged in the complaint that plaintiff and defendant took title as joint tenants to real property located on David Lane, in the Village of Wurstboro, Sullivan County, in January 1976. Both of their names appear on the deed and on the note and mortgage lien that are secured by the property. Plaintiff and defendant resided on the property from January 1976 to May 1980, holding themselves out as husband and wife although they were never married. The parties’ relationship ended in 1980 and, since that time, defendant has not communicated with plaintiff nor has she made any contributions…