Voccola v. Shilling

In this article 78 proceeding for a writ of prohibition, petitioner seeks an order directing respondent, Norman H. Shilling, Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York, to cease further proceedings in a matter now before him entitled City of New York (PVB) against Stephen F. Browne.

A brief review of the facts is required in order to properly address the issues presented herein.

Six parking violation summonses were issued against respondent Browne’s vehicle. When Browne failed to pay the tickets or otherwise answer or appear in response to the summonses, two default judgments were…