This case was assigned to Part M, the designated part for persons who are in the military [*2]or are dependent on someone in the military. Since the Respondent is in the military, this holdover proceeding was transferred to Part M on April 4, 2002, and Counsel was assigned to the Respondent. The Respondent was the prior owner of the subject premises and the Petitioner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (hereinafter "HUD") obtained ownership through foreclosure.
On January 8, 2003, there was a stipulation of settlement with a final judgment of possession and a warrant of eviction. In addition, the stipulation provided for an opportunity for Respondent to submit an offer to repurchase the premises. (See stipulation of settlement dated January 2003.) On January 22, 2004, the stay was extended to April 30, 2004, and the terms of the January 8, 2003, stipulation remained the same.
On June 23, the assigned Judge was at a Judicial Conference and the motion was
referred to Part A, which was the emergency assigned part. The Court heard arguments from both sides.