Karayiannis v. Ibobokiwe

OPINION

This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument on March 4, 2003, pursuant to an order directing all parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and considering the memoranda of the parties, we conclude that cause has not been shown. Accordingly, we shall decide the appeal at this time.

The defendants, the City of Providence, Department of Inspection and Standards (the city), in its capacity as prior lienholder, and Yeronique 0. Ibobokiwe (Iboboki-we), former fee owner of real…