Republic of Turkey v. Christie's Inc. et al

Filing 473

CLERK'S JUDGMENT re: 472 Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law, in favor of Christie's Inc., Michael Steinhardt against Republic of Turkey. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Fi ndings of Fact and Conclusions of Law dated September 7, 2021, the Court holds that Turkey did not meet its initial burden to show ownership of the Idol. Thus, Turkey's claims for replevin and conversion fail and Defendant Steinhardt is entitled to a declaratory judgment that all right, title, and interest in and to the Idol is vested in Steinhardt. The Court further concludes that even if Plaintiff met its burden of establishing ownership of the Idol under the 1906 Decree, the Defendants are entitled to judgment in their favor on their laches defense. Judgment is entered in Defendants' favor and the case is closed. (Signed by Clerk of Court Ruby Krajick on 9/7/2021) (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Right to Appeal) (dt)

Case 1:17-cv-03086-AJN-SDA Document 473 Filed 09/07/21 Page 1 of 1

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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Republic of Turkey,
17 CIVIL 3086 (AJN)

Plaintiff,

JUDGMENT

-againstChristie’s, Inc.,
Defendant.
Michael Steinhardt,
Defendant-Counterclaimant,
Anatolian Marble Female Idol of Kiliya Type,
Defendant-in-rem.
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It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons
stated in the Court's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law dated September 7, 2021, the
Court holds that Turkey did not meet its initial burden to show ownership of the Idol. Thus,
Turkey’s claims for replevin and conversion fail and Defendant Steinhardt is entitled to a
declaratory judgment that all right, title, and interest in and to the Idol is vested in Steinhardt.
The Court further concludes that even if Plaintiff met its burden of establishing ownership of the
Idol under the 1906 Decree, the Defendants are entitled to judgment in their favor on their laches
defense. Judgment is entered in Defendants’ favor and the case is closed.
Dated: New York, New York
September 7, 2021

RUBY J. KRAJICK
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Clerk of Court
BY:
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Deputy Clerk