Another possibility:
NY is failing. This might be an easy to get rid of a future problem asset who's value is declining. Trump will win on appeal, and he can use the refunded money to buy a new property in a better location. Think bigger people!!
Trump's lawyers probably had the records BEFORE they asked the questions.
So, Fani committed perjury, Nathan Wade committed perjury, and her dad committed perjury. But it gets worse: They must have discussed their testimony prior to testifying. That's witness tampering and colluding. All of these things are each a felony. She's the DA and committing multiple felonies in court. She should be locked up for this.
Well, he did move his residence out of NY. Also, he's no dummy. He can see how NY is deteriorating. Hell, everyone can see it. This saves him from loss of business, bankruptcy, cost of a sale. This is a gift to him!