Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of New York County granted the plaintiffs' motion for a protective order under CPLR 3103, establishing a timeline for the completion of depositions, while denying the defendants' cross motion for preclusion or dismissal under CPLR 3126. The appellate court unanimously affirmed this decision, citing that the IAS Court acted within its discretion to regulate discovery in a protracted and contentious litigation. The ruling referenced established case law, confirming that the determinations made were appropriate and justified. The judges concurring in the decision were Rosenberger, J.P., Rubin, Williams, and Tom, J.J.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Preclusion or Dismissal under CPLR 3126subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court denied the defendants' motion for preclusion or dismissal, indicating the sufficiency of the measures already implemented to manage discovery.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of New York County ... denying the defendants' cross motion for preclusion or dismissal under CPLR 3126.
Discretion of Court in Discovery Regulationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, emphasizing the court's discretion to regulate discovery in extended litigation.
Reasoning: The appellate court unanimously affirmed this decision, citing that the IAS Court acted within its discretion to regulate discovery in a protracted and contentious litigation.
Protective Orders under CPLR 3103subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted a protective order to establish a timeline for depositions, demonstrating its use to manage discovery in complex cases.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of New York County granted the plaintiffs' motion for a protective order under CPLR 3103, establishing a timeline for the completion of depositions.