Supreme Court, New York County · October 27, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 51817[U]
Castle Apparel Limited v Claudio Del Vecchio
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 51817[U]
Holding The court denied the defendants’ motion to compel the plaintiffs to produce a nonparty consultant as a party witness, finding that the plaintiffs did not have the necessary control over the individual. The court determined that the defendants must seek discovery from the nonparty through subpoena or an open commission rather than compelling the opposing party to produce the witness.
The court’s words
a party cannot be compelled to produce a nonparty witness for deposition
2026 NY Slip Op 51817[U], at the official text
the court cannot and will not compel plaintiffs to produce Pavey as a party witness
2026 NY Slip Op 51817[U], at the official text
| Court | Supreme Court, New York County |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 27, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 51817[U] |
| Area of law | Civil Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 31, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 51817[U] |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1634 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Castle Apparel Limited v Claudio Del Vecchio, 2026 NY Slip Op 51817[U] (Supreme Court, New York County, October 27, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-51817-u/
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