Landlord Needed New Attorney

July 31, 1997

LVT Number: 11633

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. During the course of the court proceeding, landlord asked for permission to get a new attorney. The court denied landlord's request and dismissed the case with prejudice." Landlord appealed and won. The court should have granted landlord a short extension to get a new attorney. Even if landlord had already asked for too many delays

Landlord sued to evict tenant for nonpayment of rent. During the course of the court proceeding, landlord asked for permission to get a new attorney. The court denied landlord's request and dismissed the case with prejudice." Landlord appealed and won. The court should have granted landlord a short extension to get a new attorney. Even if landlord had already asked for too many delays

Goldman v. Falk: NYLJ, p. 25, col. 2 (7/9/97) (App. T. 1 Dept.; Ostrau, PJ, Parness, Freedman, JJ)

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