Legal Opinion

Paine v. Bergrose Development Corp.

New York Supreme Court

Decided December 15, 1922PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtVan Si glen, J.

Plaintiff brings this action to permanently enjoin the contemplated violation of a restrictive covenant. The properties of the plaintiff and defendant were originally laid out in one development wherein a uniform restriction was imposed against the use and occupation of either of said premises for any business or for any purpose other than for a private dwelling. It is conceded that the defendant has altered his private dwelling by installing in the third floor thereof living quarters for a second family, and it is conceded that he intends to rent this additional apartment to another family.…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Levy v. SchreyerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1898
  2. Jackson v. GreyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1921
  3. Howie v. McKenzieNew York Supreme Court · 1921

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Wallace v. St. ClairWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1962
  2. Austin v. RichardsonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1925

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