Tayar v. City of New York

The plaintiffs, Majed Tayar and Robert W. Thabit, moved to stay the defendant City of New York (hereinafter referred to as “City”) from selling Lot 70 in Block 789 (hereinafter referred to as Lot 70) at public auction.

Defendants cross-moved for summary judgment dismissing the plaintiffs’ complaint.

On the return date of the motions, plaintiffs orally moved for summary judgment.

Plaintiff Tayar brought this action to compel the “City” to consummate a sale to him of Lot 70 while plaintiff Thabit sued for a brokerage commission. In the alternative, plaintiffs sought $1,400 damages for loss of…