Legal Opinion
Schwartz v. Guterman
New York Supreme Court
Decided July 16, 1981PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Felice K. Shea, J.
The principal issue presented by this motion to disqualify counsel is whether, in a suit brought by a limited partner against a general partner and the partnership, the two defendants may be represented by the same attorney.
Plaintiff moves for an order pursuant to CPLR 321 (subd [b]) striking the appearance of defendants’ attorneys, Parker Chapin Flattau and Klimpl, and for a protective order pursuant to CPLR 3103 (subd [a]) staying disclosure pending determination of this motion. Defendants cross-move for an order pursuant to CPLR article 31 compelling…
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