Legal Opinion

Burgess v. Stevens

New York Supreme Court

Decided July 7, 1933Published

1Opinion of the CourtPersonius, J.

The defendant Harry F. Stevens is herein referred to as “ Stevens,” and the defendant Stevens Implement Corporation as the “ corporation.”

> The plaintiff, a director of the corporation, sues under sections 60 and 61 of the General Corporation Law, and alleges that Stevens, the president, treasurer and manager of the corporation, mismanaged its business, appropriated and wasted its assets. The complaint demands that Stevens account and return to the corporation an undetermined amount.

Unless the objection hereinafter referred to is good, the plaintiff is entitled to an examination before trial.…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Van v. MaddenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1909
  2. Crompton v. SeaichAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1911
  3. Eckman v. LindbeckAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1917
  4. Walker v. ManNew York Supreme Court · 1931
  5. Noeller v. DuffyNew York Supreme Court · 1926

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