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Broadway magnate Merrick regains control after court battle
In 1983 Broadway impresario David Merrick, then 71, faced a court decided conservatorship over his $50 million estate after a stroke and a messy divorce. A judge limited his access to funds for productions like 42nd Street and later allowed Merrick to reclaim control as therapists aided his recovery. The saga involved high profile attorneys, a Rolls Royce arrival, and scrutiny of multimillion dollar theatre investments.
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