BOTTENUS v. BLACKMAN


71 Misc.2d 583 (1972)

Alfred Bottenus et al., Petitioners, v. Sheila Blackman et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court, Special Term, Nassau County.

October 19, 1972


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Walter F. Macre for petitioners. Siegel, Godt, Solomon & Lipp for Sheila Blackman, respondent.


BERTRAM HARNETT, J.

Does being in the business of buying judgments work a violation of section 489 of the Judiciary Law? In saying "yes", the court looks to the wording of the statute, its policy, and the nature of the activities involved.

In this case, Mrs. Sheila Blackman admits to being in the business of buying judgments. As part of her business activities, she bought, by assignment, "for $1.00 and other good and valuable consideration", a...

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