In re the Estate of LiGreci

OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert J. Gigante, S.

In this contested accounting proceeding, John T. LiGreci, the petitioner herein, served a judicial subpoena to testify and subpoena duces tecum (hereinafter subpoena), on objectant Dr. Nicholas Perosi seeking, inter alia, copies of checks, bank statements and trust documents. In response, the objectant moved for a protective order pursuant to SCPA 209 (10) and CPLR 2304 quashing the subpoena. An affirmation in opposition was filed with the court and oral argument was heard by the Surrogate on January 6, 2016, following which the court reserved…