Lanzatella v. Lanzatella

This motion is brought by respondent pursuant to CPLR 3120 for an order permitting him to inspect the contents of a safe deposit box bearing petitioner’s name.

In 1974, petitioner commenced, a support proceeding against respondent pursuant to article 4 of the Family Court Act. Following lengthy hearings, an order was granted by former Family Court Judge Elizabeth W. Pine, entered on December 31, 1976, requiring respondent to pay support for petitioner and one child of the parties. An appeal taken by respondent to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, is still pending.

Respondent contends…