Alpha Beta Co. v. Superior Court

Opinion

BROWN (G. A.), P. J.

The issue herein is whether the trial court erred in ordering Alpha Beta Company’s vice president and general counsel to answer certain deposition questions over Alpha Beta’s claim of attorney-client privilege.

Dan Clark Sundy worked for Alpha Beta Company (a corporation) for approximately three and one-half years. After his separation from Alpha Beta he sought employment at Save-Mart Markets. At Save-Mart’s request, Sundy signed a form inquiry directed to Alpha Beta, requesting that Alpha Beta supply Save-Mart with information regarding Sundy’s employment with Alpha…