Legal Opinion
L. Michel Plumbing & Heating Corp. v. Randall Avenue Theatre Corp.
City of New York Municipal Court
Decided January 22, 1943PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcCullen, J.
The attorney for the creditor, upon examination in proceedings supplementary to judgment of the third party, an attorney at law, asked him whether or not, as assignee or agent, he had in his possession or had received any moneys belonging to the individual debtor or for his account. The third party declined to answer on the ground that he was the attorney for the said debtor and hence the information sought was privileged.
While an attorney may not disclose a communication made by his client to him or his advice given thereon (Civ. Prac. Act, § 353), such prohibition does not extend to money…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Howe v. StuartNew York Supreme Court · 1910
- Phoebus v. WebsterNew York Supreme Court · 1903
3Cited by6 opinions
- Radiant Burners, Inc., an Illinois Corporation v. American Gas Association, Peoples Gas Light and Coke CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1963
- Randy International, Ltd. v. Automatic Compactor Corp.Civil Court of the City of New York · 1979
- In re the Estate of FeinbergNew York Surrogate's Court · 1945
- Monticello Tobacco Co. v. American Tobacco Co.District Court, S.D. New York · 1952
- Circle Floor Co. v. Siltan Corp.New York Supreme Court · 1962
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