Park v. Brahmbhatt (2020)

Citation: Park v. Brahmbhatt (2020)
Parent Document: Park v. Brahmbhatt (2020)
Jurisdiction: DC (municipal)
Effective Date: 2020-08-13
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4774864/park-v-brahmbhatt/ ↗

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Privilege is founded on public policy.           Fearless
              administration of justice requires, among other things,
              that an attorney have the privilege of representing his
              client’s interests, without the constant menace of claims
              for libel. Here the [New York Industrial Board] conducts
              hearings in which the admissibility of evidence is ruled
              upon by the member or officer presiding. It limits the
              rights of persons to appear before it and in substance
              observes a procedure akin to that of the courts of record
              of New York.            It makes full and conclusive
              determinations of both questions of fact and of law, and
              an appeal may be taken from its determination to an
              appellate court. The adequate representation of a client
              and the full presentation of pertinent facts are just as
              important in this proceeding as in those before any other
              tribunal. We see no reason why statements made to the
              Board should not be held to be privileged to the same
              extent as those made in connection with any judicial
              proceeding.[19]

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