In re the Estate of Kochovos

OPINION OF THE COURT

Stanley S. Ostrau, S.

In this much litigated probate contest, contestants served upon proponents a request to produce pursuant to SCPA 1412 (4), citing Matter of Devine (126 AD2d 491). In response to this request, proponents have moved for a protective order denying the discovery sought by contestants. Contestants thereafter cross-moved to compel production of documents pursuant to SCPA 102 and 1412 (4).

*1010Contestants’ application pursuant to SCPA 1412 (4) closely resembles the schedule served with contestants’ notice of deposition dated June 19, 1986 and also contestants’…