Recent Decisions

In a motion for Summary Judgment brought by DDWWW to unify ownership of a ground lease and building in a corporate trustee, the Manhattan Surrogate ruled that Article 6th of the RPAPL (“common-law ejectment”) remains viable and controls after the enactment of the 2019 HSTPA, Article 7th of the RPAPL

October 9, 2025

DDWWW represented the corporate trustee, BNY Mellon, N.A. from the inception of these Surrogate’s proceedings in 2015. By her initial decision, Hon....