Walls v. Giuliani

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

916 F.Supp. 214 (1996).

Johnson, pp. 262-264

 

Facts: A squatter sued Giuliani to try to enjoin the city from evicting him.  The squatter claimed that the city’s alleged acquiescence in his occupation of the building created a tenancy by sufferance.

 

Issue:

 

Rule:

 

Analysis:

 

Conclusion: The plaintiff is found to have a cause of action, but injunctive relief is denied.

 

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