Ernie Otto Corp. v. Inland Southeast Thompson Monticello
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtMcCarthy, J.
Plaintiff moved for summary judgment against defendant, seeking a permanent injunction and enforcement of the restrictive covenant. Defendant cross-moved for summary judgment dismissing the complaint. Supreme Court denied plaintiffs motion, granted defendant’s cross motion for summary judgment, *1156dismissed plaintiffs complaint, and awarded defendant counsel fees. Plaintiff appeals.2
Supreme Court did not err in awarding defendant summary judgment. “[TJhe law favors Tree and unencumbered use of real property, and covenants restricting use are strictly construed against those seeking to enforce…
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- Van Schaick v. Trustees of Union CollegeAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2001
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