In re the Estate of Salzler

Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and motion granted, in accordance with the following Memorandum: The court erred in denying the motion of Salzler Brothers, Inc. to disqualify the law firm of Saperston & Day, P. C. from continuing to represent Suzanne Salzler in an estate proceeding. Mrs. Salzler, as executrix of her husband’s estate, commenced the proceeding for a determination of the validity of a 1980 stock redemption agreement between Salzler Brothers, Inc. and its shareholders, one of whom was Mrs. Salzler’s husband. During Saperston’s prior representation of Salzler…