Mook v. Merdinger
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Order entered on October 6, 1958 unanimously modified to dismiss the second counterclaim with leave to replead; and as thus modified, affirmed, without costs. The second counterclaim does not plead a good cause of action. It alleges that one of plaintiffs acting as an attorney for the corporate defendant committed a breach of trust in “ a matter ” delegated to him; and that he was guilty of misfeasance as a director in the same matter. Recovery of all later payments for other legal services in subsequent matters is sought by the second counterclaim. There is no allegation that such subsequent…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- O'Horo v. KelseyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1901
3Cited by1 opinion
- Burg v. HornDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1965