Civil Court of the City of New York October 30, 1986 (Tepperman v. New York City Transit Authority)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Norman C. Ryp, J.

a. issue

If a "Dashing Dan” becomes a "Thrashing Man” LIRR train commuter, can the New York City Transit Police, 20 days later, arrest first — ask questions later on a fellow traveler’s complaint with warrantless false arrest impunity? No way!