Whitney v. Whitney

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1982-09-09

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OPINION OF THE COURT On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.2 [g]), order reversed, with costs, and the matter remitted to the Appellate Division, Second Department, for a review of the facts and the exercise of discretion, if appropriate. CPLR 3211 (subd [a], par 4) vests a court with broad discretion in considering whether to dismiss an action on the ground that another…

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