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48 citation events (1 in the last 25 years) across 9 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Velez v. Feinstein (nyappdiv, 1982-06-10)
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discussed Cited "see" Velez v. Feinstein
N.Y. App. Div. · 1982 · signal: accord · confidence high
“It is fundamental to the law of trusts that cestuis have the right, ‘upon the general principles of equity’ (Robinson v. Smith, 3 Paige Ch. 222, 232 ) and ‘independently of [statutory] provisions’ (Brinckerhoff v. Bostwick, 88 N. Y. 52, 59 ), to sue for the benefit of the trust on a cause of action which belongs to the trust if ‘the trustees refuse to perform their duty in that respect.’ ” (Riviera Congress Assoc. v Yassky, 18 NY2d 540, 547 ; accord Bonham v Coe, 249 App Div 428, 431 , affd 276 NY 540 ; Levy v Carver Fed.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." In re the Estate of Blumenkrantz
N.Y. Sur. Ct. · 2006 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
Co. v. Nolan, 48 N. Y. 513, 518 ; see, e.g., Bonham v. Coe, 276 N. Y. 540 ; Matter of Straut, 126 N. Y. 201, 212 , Brooklyn Free Kindergarten Soc. v. Elbran Realty Corp., 255 App. Div. 852 ; Robinson v. Adams, 81 App. Div. 20, 25 ).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Strain v. Seven Hills Associates
N.Y. App. Div. · 1980 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
Co. v. Nolan, 48 N.Y. 513, 518 ; see, e.g., Bonham v. Coe, 276 N.Y. 540 ; Matter of Straut, 126 N.Y. 201, 212 ; Brooklyn Free Kindergarten Soc. v Elbran Realty Corp., 255 App. Div. 852 ; Robinson v. Adams, 81 App. Div. 20, 25 .)” (Emphasis supplied.) In consequence of Riviera Congress Assoc. case, the New York Legislature codified this judicial rule that limited partners may bring a derivative action in the right of a limited partnership to procure a judgment in its favor (L 1968, ch 496). 5 The consensus reached by the judicial branch of government in New York was thus subscribed to by the …
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Riviera Congress Associates ex rel. Lewy v. Yassky
NY · 1966 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
Co. v. Nolan, 48 N. Y. 513, 518 ; see, e.g., Bonham v. Coe, 276 N. Y. 540 ; Matter of Straut, 126 N. Y. 201, 212 ; Brooklyn Free Kindergarten Soc. v. Elbran Realty Corp., 255 App. Div. 852 ; Robinson v. Adams, 81 App. Div. 20, 25 .) The derivative suit is, in effect, “ a combination of two causes of action” — one against the trustees for wrongfully refusing to sue and the other against the party who is liable to the trust.
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Virginia S. Bonham, Appellant,
v.
Cosmo Coe Et Al., Respondents, and Jacob Katz Et Al., Appellants
New York Court of Appeals.
Nov 23, 1937.
12 N.E.2d 566
Manly E. King for plaintiff, appellant. Frederick Wiedman for Jacob Katz et al., defendants, appellants, and for Zeekay Apartment Corporation, defendant, respondent. Herbert R. Reif and Lathrop D. Marsland for National Bank of Rochester et al., respondents. William V.R. Erving for Albany Savings Bank, respondent.
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Judgment affirmed, with costs; no opinion.

Concur: Crane, Ch. J., Lehman, O’Brien, Htjhbs, Loughran, Finch and Rippey, JJ.