Tenant Can't Vacate Stipulation

September 30, 1993

LVT Number: 8236

Landlord sued to evict tenant. Landlord and tenant had signed a stipulation in court. Tenant later asked the court to vacate the stipulation. The court refused, and tenant appealed. The appeals court ruled against tenant. There was no fraud, collusion, or mistake here. Tenant had signed the stipulation in court with the assistance of an attorney. There were no grounds for vacating the stipulation.

Landlord sued to evict tenant. Landlord and tenant had signed a stipulation in court. Tenant later asked the court to vacate the stipulation. The court refused, and tenant appealed. The appeals court ruled against tenant. There was no fraud, collusion, or mistake here. Tenant had signed the stipulation in court with the assistance of an attorney. There were no grounds for vacating the stipulation.

Redwood Coach, Ltd. v. Vlahata 21, Inc.: NYLJ, p. 23, col. 3 (9/23/93) (App. T. 1 Dept.; Ostrau, PJ, Miller, McCooe, JJ)

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