Opinion
May 26, 2011.
Judgments — Res Judicata — Small Claim for Legal Fees in Summary Proceeding. New York City Civil Court Act — § 1808 (Small claims; judgment obtained to be res judicata in certain cases).
May 26, 2011.
Judgments — Res Judicata — Small Claim for Legal Fees in Summary Proceeding. New York City Civil Court Act — § 1808 (Small claims; judgment obtained to be res judicata in certain cases).
Full title:Gerstman v. Fountain Terrace Owners Corp
Court:Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department
Date published: May 26, 2011
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