Perreca v. Perreca

OPINION OF THE COURT

Arthur D. Spatt, J.. The concept of equitable distribution (Domestic Relations Law, § 236, part B) involving unique elements of law, has spawned a plethora of litigation. The instant motion in this equitable distribution action raises the following issue: the special need for financial discovery in such action as balanced against the application of the “usual” strict statement of readiness rule. Specifically, defendant husband seeks an order granting him leave to conduct an oral deposition of the plaintiff wife seven months after the filing of a statement of readiness.

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