Legal Question in Constitutional Law in New York

can this possibly be legal?????

If I hold a legal private land contract, and the holder of the mortgage wants to evict me, and files in the supreme court to have me evicted, and than, prior to any court action on his filing, removes and destroys my personal property, with no notice, CAN the police and DA's office ignore my claims of burglary and theft by the lien holder? Was he within his rights to destroy my belongings? Or, as i beleive, once the case was presented to court, I had a reasonable expectation of privacy and notification???? Please help!!!!!!!


Asked on 10/07/01, 3:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

Re: can this possibly be legal?????

The police can not be forced to file a claim. You can ask to speak to a supervisor or go to the district attorneys office to file a complaint.

You do have a cause for civil damages. You do need to hire an attorney, the sooner the better.

I can be reached at 201-646-9600.

Savy Grant

Attorney at Law

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Answered on 11/24/01, 10:40 pm
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: can this possibly be legal?????

You need to seek legal counsel immediately. There is a civil cause of action for conversion that you can bring. If the police did not act, you cannot force their hand (in most cases).

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Answered on 11/21/01, 5:35 pm


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