Opinion
September 26, 1995
Appeal from the Supreme Court, New York County (David Saxe, J.).
Parties in a matrimonial action are entitled to exploration of each other's assets and financial dealing, including their interests in business entities ( see, Lobatto v Lobatto, 109 A.D.2d 697, 699-700). Here, the Special Referee reported that he had reviewed the documentation and found that, contrary to plaintiff's contention, plaintiff had received all but minor discovery items, and thus the court properly denied the stay. Nor did the order bifurcate the trial. Further, counsel has now had sufficient time to review the deposition transcripts and documentation.
Concur — Sullivan, J.P., Ellerin, Kupferman, Ross and Tom, JJ.