Peters, J.
Before addressing the issues raised on appeal from Supreme Court's dismissal of the answer interposed by respondent, pro se, in this foreclosure proceeding, we review the history of this litigation. In December 1991, the Tompkins County Department of Social Services sought the appointment of a conservator of respondent's property to avoid the forfeiture of her residence due to the nonpayment of her real property taxes since 1989. It also sought an...
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