New York County Courts October 15, 1979 (City of Buffalo v. Watkins)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joseph P. McCarthy, J.

Defendant, George Watkins, appeals from an order denying his motion for summary judgment in this action instituted by the City of Buffalo to recover its costs in demolishing a deteriorated building (see Charter of City of Buffalo, art 2, § 10, subd [10]; Ordinances of City of Buffalo, ch 12, §§ 22-A— 22-J) owned by defendant.