MEISTER v. ENGINE TRANS. CORP


138 Misc.2d 880 (1988)

Ira M. Meister, Plaintiff, v. Engine Trans. Corp., Defendant.

Civil Court of the City of New York, New York County.

March 2, 1988


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bisceglia & Lewis for defendant. Ira M. Meister, plaintiff pro se.


LEWIS R. FRIEDMAN, J.

This case raises several issues concerning costs in small claims proceedings which have not been addressed in the reported cases. Is a defendant entitled to costs if it prevails? May a defendant require the plaintiff to post security for costs?

Defendant moves for security for costs. The facts are undisputed. Plaintiff is a New Jersey resident who had an accident with defendant's automobile in New York City. Defendant is...

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