Legal Opinion
John C. v. Martha A.
Civil Court of the City of New York
Decided November 30, 1992PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Michael D. Stallman, J.
This holdover proceeding raises disturbing legal and ethical questions: May a landlord probe the sexual practices of a tenant and her spouse to prove that their marriage was a "sham”, and the spouse’s occupancy an illegal sublet? May an attorney use an adverse party’s confidential medical records as evidence? When may an entire court file be sealed?
FACTS
Respondent George B. is the current occupant of the subject *224rent-stabilized apartment. Respondent Martha A. first rented the apartment from petitioner’s predecessor in 1980. She last renewed the lease…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Koump v. SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1969
- Braschi v. Stahl Associates Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1989
- People v. OnofreNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
- Cale Development Co. v. Conciliation & Appeals BoardNew York Court of Appeals · 1984
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3Cited by8 opinions
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