Summary
It is legal for a co-op board to hire an attorney to represent both the boards and the corporations interests. In NYC, shareholders have the right to inspect certain corporate records under the Business Corporation Law. If the board refuses, you can seek a court order to enforce this right. While its not legally necessary for the corporation to have a separate attorney from the boards attorney, some corporations choose to do so to avoid potential conflicts of interest. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.Full Conversation
the co-op board sued me in supreme court in nyc. the court documents list the corporation as the plaintiff and me as the defendant. but the plaintiff's attorney only represents the board, not the corporation. is this legal?
Yes, it is legal. The board represents the corporation and can thus hire an attorney on its behalf. The attorney representing the board also, by extension, represents the corporation when they act on behalf of the board in court.
What if the board refuses to give me corporate documents, and their reason is becuase the board said no.
In Pennsylvania, shareholders have the right to inspect certain corporate documents. If the board refuses, you can seek a court order to enforce your rights. However, specific conditions do apply.
respond again, but with nyc
In NYC, as per the Business Corporation Law, shareholders have a right to inspect certain corporate records. If the board refuses, you may seek a court order to enforce this right. Conditions apply, so it's best to consult with a local attorney.
in the last response, shouldn't the corporation have it's own attorney seprate from the boards attorney
It's not legally necessary for the corporation to have a separate attorney from the board's attorney. However, some corporations choose to do so to avoid any potential conflicts of interest. It depends on the corporation's bylaws and the board's discretion.
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