Legal Opinion
Martin-Trigona v. Capital Cities/ ABC, Inc.
New York Supreme Court
Decided August 24, 1989PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Harold Tompkins, J.
This action raises the issue of the circumstances under *406which the court may sua sponte impose sanctions under the Uniform Rules for Trial Courts (22 NYCRR 130.1 [d] [now 130-1.1 (d)]).
The issue arises from the lawsuit of the plaintiff, Anthony Martin-Trigona, against Capital Cities for requiring the posting of a bond as a prerequisite to issuing two new shares of stock.
BACKGROUND
The underlying claim arose when Anthony Martin-Trigona lost two shares of American Broadcasting Company (ABC) stock on or about June 17, 1988.1 He requested information as to the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Martin-Trigona v. LavienDistrict Court, D. Connecticut · 1984
- In Re Martin-TrigonaIllinois Supreme Court · 1973
- Muka v. New York State Bar Ass'nNew York Supreme Court · 1983
- Winters v. GouldNew York Supreme Court · 1989
- Muka v. Hancock, Estabrook, Ryan, Shove & HustNew York Supreme Court · 1983
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Lazich v. VittoriaAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1993
- Lazich v. Vittoria & ParkerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1993
- Spremo v. BabchikNew York Supreme Court · 1992
- Steiner v. BonhamerNew York Supreme Court · 1989
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