Gutterman v. Lefkowitz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Oliver C. Sutton, J.

Defendants move for declaratory relief, pursuant to CPLR 3001 determining the rights of the parties in this action.

Plaintiff voluntarily appeared at an examination, held pursuant to article 23-A of the General Business Law (Martin Act) concerning the offering and sale of limited partnership interests in John Adams Partners Ltd. Plaintiff is affiliated with the offering firm, City Associates. He was accompanied by his attorney. At the commencement of the examination, the Assistant Attorney-General present read a formal statement to plaintiff advising him…