NIEVES v. STEPHENS


85 Misc.2d 900 (1976)

Joseph P. Nieves et al., Respondents, v. Mary Stephens, Appellant.

Supreme Court, Appellate Term, First Department.

February 11, 1976


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Donald Grajales, Alfred Levine and James S. Braude for appellant.

Concur: DUDLEY, J.P., HUGHES and RICCOBONO, JJ.


Per Curiam.

The court below erred in denying to tenant her right to a trial by jury. The relevant language of section 745 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law is unequivocal and, as such, a demand for the rights contained therein, if timely, is not addressed to the discretion of the court. As long as triable issues of fact are raised, of which the instant proceeding contains a plethora, a court's investigation...

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