Pumilia v. Pumilia

Motion to examine Kings County Hospital before' trial, as a witness in this divorce action, denied. Aside from the fact that I do not deem the limited examination here sought necessary, in view of the defendant’s attitude as evidenced by her “ waiver ” sworn to May 7, 1945, the institution sought to be examined by its superintendent is owned by a municipal corporation and operated by its Commissioner of Hospitals. I do not see how such a hospital can be examined before trial as a witness.

Formerly there was no authority to examine before trial either as a party or otherwise, any municipal…