JOHN C. v. MARTHA A.


156 Misc.2d 222 (1992)

592 N.Y.S.2d 229

John C., Petitioner, v. Martha A. et al., Respondents.

Civil Court of the City of New York, New York County.

November 30, 1992


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John D. Gorman for respondents. John E. for petitioner.


MICHAEL D. STALLMAN, J.

This holdover proceeding raises disturbing legal and ethical questions: May a landlord probe the sexual practices of a tenant and her spouse to prove that their marriage was a "sham", and the spouse's occupancy an illegal sublet? May an attorney use an adverse party's confidential medical records as evidence? When may an entire court file be sealed?

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