Legal Opinion
Edwards v. Edwards
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided March 21, 1991PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Sullivan, J. P.
This is an appeal from an order imposing monetary sanctions and costs in the total amount of $10,000 for frivolous conduct against the attorney who formerly represented the wife in a matrimonial action, based on his alleged refusal voluntarily to withdraw from representing the wife after having been confronted with an accusation of being sexually involved with her.1 We hold that where the conduct claimed to be frivolous consists of the refusal of a party or an attorney to perform a particular act, e.g., voluntary withdrawal as counsel, the party who sought…
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- Roy v. HartogsAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1976
- Schulz v. Washington CountyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1990
- In the Matter of WoodIndiana Supreme Court · 1976
- Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against GibsonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1985
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3Cited by5 opinions
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