In this breach of contract action, it was not necessary to invade the privilege to ascertain the truth of plaintiff's assertion as to the reasons for its delay in closing. Defendants failed to show that plaintiff "place[ed] the subject matter of the privileged communication in issue" or that "invasion of the privilege is required to determine the validity of the client's claim or defense and application of the privilege would deprive the adversary of vital information" (...
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