Case Type
Small Claims
Housing Type
Not Stated
Court
Supreme Court, Appellate Term, First Department
County
Bronx County (Bronx)
Slip Opinion Number
2026 NY Slip Op 51529(U)
Petitioner
Ronald Z. Snyder
Respondent
Sivic Realty Corp.
Judge
James, J.P.; Brigantti, J.; Alpert, J.; Escaño-Bell, Diomarys (lower court)
Decision/Order Date
2026-09-24
Posture
Post-Judgment Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Other
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
Tenant missed trial in this small claims warranty of habitability action and Civil Court denied his motion to vacate the resulting default. App Term reverses. The court finds that the missed appearance was an isolated incident for which tenant offered an adequate excuse, and that tenant's underlying claim for habitability damages has sufficient merit to warrant reinstatement. The action is remanded for further proceedings.
Keywords
Small Claims; Action Reinstated After Dismissal for Claimant's Failure to Appear at Trial; Claimant Provided Reasonable Excuse for Default and Has Meritorious Claim for Breach of Warranty of Habitability
Recommended Citation
"Snyder v. Sivic Realty Corp." (2026). All Decisions. 2475.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2475
