Markard v. Markard

In an action for a divorce and ancillary relief, the law firm of Bangser, Klein, Rocca & Blum appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County (Dunkin, J.), dated May 21, 1992, which granted the defendant’s motion to compel it to turn over her file to her incoming attorney prior to holding a hearing to fix the amount of its retaining lien.

Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, with costs, the defendant’s motion is denied, and the matter is remitted to the Supreme Court, Queens County, for a hearing in accordance herewith.

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