¶1Under the circumstances of this case the alternative direction for an open commission was warranted. However, it was an improvident exercise of discretion to impose the total burden of the expenses upon defendant at this Stage of the proceedings. Only if plaintiff is eventually successful in the action Should defendant be compelled to reimburse her for the expense of the attendance of her attorney at the examination to the extent indicated above. (See Fitzgerald v. Fitzgerald, 262 App. Div. 708.) Settle order on notice. Concur — Botein, P. J., Breitel, Valente, McNally and Eager, JJ.
15 A.D.2d 762
Johnson v. Johnson
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided February 20, 1962
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · decided 1962-02-20
Decided 1962-02-20