Practice point: Statements made by parties, attorneys, and witnesses in the course of a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding are absolutely privileged, if they are material and pertinent to the issue.
Students should note that proceedings before a Grievance Committee are quasi-judicial.
Case: Kilkenny v. Law Off. of Cushner & Garvey, LLP, NY Slip Op 06295 (2d Dept. 2010)
Here is the opinion.
Tomorrow's issue: Motion practice.
