In 1988, the True Zion Gospel Temple, Inc. (TZGT) sought an order from the Queens County Supreme Court approving the transfer of certain real property to its president, who subsequently deeded the property to her son, Jimmy T. Robinson.
Some 16 years after the initial conveyance, TZGT sought to void the transfer alleging "fraud" and noncompliance with the governing requirements of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law.
The Queens County Supreme Court snubbed the effort and declared Mr. Robertson to be the property's rightful owner.
On appeal, the Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed. TZGT was unable to show a basis to disturb the 1988 order. In addition to the fact that the purported failure to notify the Attorney General did not serve to void the transfer, TZGT's inability to detail the fraud allegations "with required specificity" prevented the suit's redemption.
Do I hear an Amen?
For a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: True Zion Gospel Temple, Inc. v. Roberson