November 22, 2023

Personal jurisdiction.

In this action, plaintiff seeks to foreclose on its lien on defendant's condominium and to recover unpaid common charges. By appearing in the action, litigating the merits of her disputes with plaintiff, and seeking affirmative relief in the form of a motion to compel production of plaintiff's annual reports, defendant conferred personal jurisdiction on the court. 

Board of Mgrs. of the Residential Section of Galleria Condominium v. Hong, NY Slip Op 05655 (1st Dep't November 9, 2023)

Here is the decision.