Landlord Can Question Tenant Before Trial

August 31, 1997

LVT Number: 11807

(Decision submitted by Sabrina B. Isaacs of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker Kraus & Bruh, attorneys for the landlord.) sued to evict tenant for illegal subletting or assignment. Landlord asked the court for permission to question tenant before the trial. Tenant claimed landlord improperly sought to question him about his alternate residence. The court ruled for landlord. The information sought was known to tenant and was relevant and necessary to pursue the illegal sublet proceeding.

(Decision submitted by Sabrina B. Isaacs of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker Kraus & Bruh, attorneys for the landlord.) sued to evict tenant for illegal subletting or assignment. Landlord asked the court for permission to question tenant before the trial. Tenant claimed landlord improperly sought to question him about his alternate residence. The court ruled for landlord. The information sought was known to tenant and was relevant and necessary to pursue the illegal sublet proceeding.

Carmine Ltd. v. Marinelli: Index No. 60814/96 (4/14/97) (Civ. Ct. NY; Mills, J) [2-page document]

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