DESBIENS v. FORD MOTOR CO.


81 A.D.2d 707 (1981)

Irene Desbiens, Individually and as Administratrix of The Estate of Frederick A. Desbiens, Deceased, Respondent, v. Ford Motor Company, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

April 23, 1981


The sole issue presented on this appeal is a narrow one, collateral to the underlying litigation. Did Special Term properly conclude that the firm of Fischer and Hughes was disqualified from representing defendant Ford in this lawsuit? While the issue is not novel, it is not frequently presented. It is, however, a significant one since it presents a conflict between two basic principles of law, i.e., the right of one to be represented by an attorney of his choice, and the...

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