Selby v. Stewart

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jack M. Battaglia, J.

In these two actions, plaintiff Ruth Selby, a member of the New York bar, seeks foreclosure on two mortgages executed by defendant Steven Stewart, also known as Steven McIntosh, on properties in Kings County designated 896A Lafayette Avenue (block 1610, lot 6) and 898 Lafayette Avenue (block 1610, lot 7). In action No. 1, the mortgage is dated July 17, 1996 in the principal amount of $50,000, and was given to secure legal fees to plaintiff by reason of her representation of defendant in a mortgage foreclosure action instituted against the same…