Legal Opinion
Madden v. Creative Services, Inc.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided January 12, 1995PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Chief Judge Kaye.
Does an intruder’s unauthorized inspection of a client’s documents in a lawyer’s office give rise to a cause of action by the client against the intruder for violation of the attorney-client privilege? On the facts presented, we answer this question, certified to us by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, in the negative.
As set forth in the parties’ submissions, plaintiff George Madden founded a neighborhood coalition to oppose construction of a 12-screen movie theater complex by defendant National Amusements, Inc., a movie theater…
2Cases cited18 opinions
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- Tobin v. GrossmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1969
- Spectrum Systems International v. Chemical BankNew York Court of Appeals · 1991
- Sheehy v. Big Flats Community Day, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1989
- Priest v. HennessyNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
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3Cited by21 opinions
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- Andrews v. BrukAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995
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