People v. Divorce Associated & Publishing Ltd.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sidney Leviss, J.

In this action brought pursuant to subdivision 12 of section 63 of the Executive Law and sections 476-a and 476-b of the Judiciary Law, plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction restraining defendants from the unauthorized practice of law. Plaintiff alleges that defendants give legal advice to customers of so-called "divorce kits”. By order of this court dated April 18, 1978 defendants’ answer was stricken for failure to disclose. Plaintiff now moves without opposition for judgment.

From the complaint and supporting affidavits it appears that defendants go…