Grenader v. Lefkowitz

Petitioners are nonpurchasing tenants residing in an apartment house which was converted to co-operative ownership. They initiated this proceeding in order to invalidate the co-operative plan approved and accepted by the Attorney-General. After issue was joined, petitioners moved for summary judgment and the respondent Attorney-General made a cross-motion for summary judgment, both of which were denied by Special Term.

Preliminarily, we must note that, contrary to the assertion of the Attorney-General, petitioners do have standing to institute this proceeding, since they have an interest as…