Byrne v. Byrne

OPINION OF THE COURT

William Rigler, J.

In this matrimonial action, the parties are hotly contesting the issue of who should be permitted access to information contained in a notebook computer. It is undisputed that the computer was used by defendant as part of his employment but it is disputed as to whether the computer was also used for his own personal purposes. Plaintiff removed the computer *322from the marital residence and gave it to her attorney. Plaintiff believes important information concerning the finances of the parties or at least the finances of defendant is stored in the computer…