Trinity Holy Church of Christ v. Frazier

Respondent in this nonpayment summary proceeding moves to join the Commissioner of Social Services pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 110 of the New York Civil Court Act. The commissioner opposes claiming no privity of contract and hence no basis for impleader.

Respondent in effect concedes that she has no defense to the proceeding. She alleges, however, that she is a recipient of public assistance under the category of aid to dependent children and that, for no apparent reason, rent has been removed from her budget. She has requested an administrative hearing but, on information and…