Schneph v. New York Times Co.

Defendants, the New York Times Company (hereinafter “ The Times ”) and Interstate Broadcasting Co., Inc. (hereinafter “ Interstate ”) —which operates radio station WQXB owned by The Times — appeal from an order denying their motion under CPLB 603 for a severance of the action and a separate trial of the causes against them. Defendant, the New York Post Corporation (hereinafter “ The Post”) likewise appeals from an order denying its motion for a severance and separate trial. Defendant, Powell-Savory Corporation — publisher of The New York Amsterdam News — opposed the motions for a severance…