In this appeal we must decide whether the inadvertent disclosure of documents containing legal advice waives the attorney-client privilege. We hold that the plaintiff has not waived the privilege because there is no evidence of its intention to do so. Further, defendant has not shown that it will suffer prejudice if a protective order is granted. Therefore,
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MFRS TRUST CO v. SERVOTRONICS
132 A.D.2d 392 (1987)
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, Appellant, v. Servotronics, Inc., Respondent
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Fourth Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
December 18, 1987
December 18, 1987
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Hodgson, Russ, Andrews, Woods & Goodyear (
Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel (
DOERR, J. P., DENMAN, BOOMER and BALIO, JJ., concur.
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