STATE OF N. Y. v. WRIGHT GALLERY


64 Misc.2d 423 (1970)

State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Wright Hepburn Webster Gallery, Ltd., Individually and as Exclusive Selling Agent for David Stein and Another, Defendants.

Supreme Court, Special Term, New York County.

September 28, 1970


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Louis J. Lefkowitz, Attorney-General (Richard S. Scanlan and Joseph Rothman of counsel), for plaintiff. Thomas H. Ryan and John Picariello for defendants. Rosenman Colin Kaye Petshek Freund & Emil (Gilbert S. Edelson of counsel), for Art Dealers Association of America, amicus curiae.


ARNOLD L. FEIN, J.

This is an application by the Attorney-General for an order granting the appointment of a receiver pendente lite of approximately 68 paintings made by one David Stein, and the proceeds of any sale thereof, which are in the possession of defendant Wright Hepburn Webster Gallery, Ltd. ("Gallery").

Pending the determination of this motion, the order to show cause dated September 14, 1970, (1) temporarily restrained defendant...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases