Appellate Division, First Department · November 10, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06555
Morton v Abihssira
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06555
Holding The court affirmed the dismissal of the plaintiff’s action because he lacked standing under RPAPL 1501(4) after his interest in the property was extinguished by a prior foreclosure sale. Additionally, the court found that the plaintiff had constructive notice of the foreclosure action as a tenant, binding him to the proceedings.
The court’s words
Once the sale occurred, any interest that plaintiff might have held in the property was extinguished
2026 NY Slip Op 06555, at the official text
he had constructive notice of the foreclosure action by dint of a notice of pendency
2026 NY Slip Op 06555, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 10, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06555 |
| Area of law | Real Property |
| Week | Week ending November 14, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06555 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1852 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Morton v Abihssira, 2026 NY Slip Op 06555 (Appellate Division, First Department, November 10, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06555/
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