In order to maintain the cause of action, a plaintiff must allege (1) actual or constructive possession of the property, and (2) a removable cloud on the property, which is an apparent title to the property, such as in a deed or other instrument, that is invalid or inoperative.
Case: Cudjoe v. Boriskin, NY Slip Op 00117 (2d Dep't January 10, 2017)
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