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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Narcisa Lopez v. Henry Phipps Plaza South, Inc., 498 F.2d 937 (1974)

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Narcisa Lopez v. Henry Phipps Plaza South, Inc., 498 F.2d 937 (1974)
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Narcisa Lopez v. Henry Phipps Plaza South, Inc., 498 F.2d 937 (1974)
Effective Date
1974-06-18

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The motion for a preliminary injunction came on for hearing before Judge Griesa, who rendered an oral opinion on October 4, 1973. Recognizing that the hearing officer’s decision “shows a careful and objective analysis of the facts,” the judge said: “If I was hearing this matter on or about July 10, 1973, I have some serious doubt as to whether I would grant the plaintiff any relief.” However, it was now early October, he said, “and there is reason to believe that a re-examination of the facts by Mr. Codman or some other designated hearing officer should be made.” The reasons were four: One was that Thomas Lopez, Sr., was “in fact separated from plaintiff Narcisa Lopez” — although no separation decree had been entered and Thomas was legally free to return to the apartment, as he had done in March 1973. 1