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Aurateq Sys. Int'l v. Black-Nyc

Supreme Court of the State of New York. New York County
Oct 28, 2008
21 Misc. 3d 1142 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2008)
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In Aurateq Systems International Inc., v. Black-NYC LLC, 21 Misc 3d 1142(A), 880 NYS2d 222 [Supreme Court, New York County 2008] the court explained, citing earlier authority, that "a client cannot assert the attorney-client privilege as to documents in the lawyer's possession if they were not prepared for litigation or for the purpose of seeking or imparting legal advice and they are not otherwise subject to a privilege against disclosure.

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Opinion

October 28, 2008.

Abdus-Salaam, J.

Attorney and Client — Privilege.

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Aurateq Sys. Int'l v. Black-Nyc

Supreme Court of the State of New York. New York County
Oct 28, 2008
21 Misc. 3d 1142 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2008)

In Aurateq Systems International Inc., v. Black-NYC LLC, 21 Misc 3d 1142(A), 880 NYS2d 222 [Supreme Court, New York County 2008] the court explained, citing earlier authority, that "a client cannot assert the attorney-client privilege as to documents in the lawyer's possession if they were not prepared for litigation or for the purpose of seeking or imparting legal advice and they are not otherwise subject to a privilege against disclosure.

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Aurateq Sys. Int'l v. Black-Nyc

Case Details

Full title:Aurateq Sys. Int'l, Inc. v. Black-NYC, LLC

Court:Supreme Court of the State of New York. New York County

Date published: Oct 28, 2008

Citations

21 Misc. 3d 1142 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2008)
2008 N.Y. Slip Op. 52479

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