Tenant Didn't Show Need for Pretrial Questioning

(Decision submitted by Edward P. Alper of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker & Bruh, LLP, attorneys for the landlord.) Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for nonprimary residence. Tenant asked the court for permission to conduct pretrial questioning of landlord's employees. The court ruled against tenant. To get pretrial discovery in a summary proceeding, landlord or tenant must show ample need. In this case, tenant didn't show what information it sought to obtain from the two named employees.

Punnett v. Bengasi: Index No. 88910/06 (8/3/07) (Civ. Ct. NY; Marton, J) [1-pg. doc.]