Teichner v. W & J Holsteins, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be reversed, with costs, and the matter remitted to Supreme Court, New York County, for a hearing to determine whether respondent Broder is entitled to be paid for his services and, if so, the amount of compensation due him.

This is a special proceeding to approve the settlement of an infant’s personal injury action and award counsel fees (see, CPLR1208; Judiciary Law § 474; 22 NYCRR 603.8). The settlement of $1,200,000 has been approved and the remaining dispute concerns the attorneys’ fees to be awarded trial counsel,…