Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

have a civil action going that has now been moved to a bench trial - what is that. I previously won this case 3 yrs ago in housing court, now plaintiff is suing me for money that NYCHA owes him? I know this illegal and have documents to back my case up. Why is judge allowing this to go on? Lawyer never shows Up?


Asked on 10/29/09, 3:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Elizabeth Karnazes New York Offices of Elizabeth Karnazes

Bench trial is without a jury, just the judge will deciede your case.

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Answered on 11/05/09, 7:30 pm


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