New York Court of Appeals

In the Matter of Red Hook/Gowanus Chamber of Commerce v. New York City Board of Standards and Appeals

October 25, 20055 N.Y.3d 452

Summary

The Court reversed the Appellate Division's dismissal of the Chamber's article 78 petition, holding that the lower court must consider the CPLR 1001(b) factors before dismissing for failure to join a necessary party, and remanded for further proceedings.