New York Supreme Court, 1929

Ferraro v. Weisman

Ferraro v. Weisman
New York Supreme Court · Decided May 29, 1929 · Druhan
136 Misc. 61; 242 N.Y.S. 73; 1929 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 1115

Counsel

Emanuel Levy, for the plaintiff., Aaron Powsner, for the defendant Weisman.

Ferraro v. Weisman

Opinion of the Court

Druhan, J.

It is alleged in the complaint that the defendants partially demolished and practically destroyed the house upon the premises with knowledge of the existence of the plaintiff’s mortgage, and as a result of such acts the value of the plaintiff’s *62security was substantially impaired. The matter thus alleged constitutes a wrong for which the law affords a remedy irrespective of the solvency or insolvency of the mortgagor. It must be held, therefore, that the complaint states a cause of action and consequently the defendant’s motion is denied.

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