Temporary Receiver Appointed—Investor Dispute—Defendant Allegedly Reneged on Joint Venture—Allegations of Fraud and Mismanagement—Operation of Apartments as Illegal Hotel

The plaintiff moved for an order pursuant to CPLR 6301, enjoining defendants from “selling, transferring, or hypothecating” the subject premises (property) without the plaintiff’s consent and pursuant to CPLR 6401, appointing a temporary receiver during the pendency of the action. The court granted both motions.