Legal Opinion

In Re Salvatore Bonanno, and Proceedings Before October 1964 Additional Grand Jury

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Decided April 30, 1965No. 454, Docket 29583PublishedCited by 82 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

KAUFMAN, Circuit Judge:

Contending that a privileged relationship justified his refusal to answer certain questions in the course of a grand jury inquiry and that the special proceedings rejecting the claim of privilege did not comport with due process requirements, Salvatore Bonanno appeals from a judgment of commitment for civil contempt. The contumacious conduct occurred when, despite the District Court’s ruling that answers to the questions would not require disclosure of confidential attorney-client communications, Bonanno persisted in invoking the privilege both before the grand jury and…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. In Re Murchison.Supreme Court of the United States · 1955
  2. United States v. Procter & Gamble Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1958
  3. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1959
  4. United States v. Louis KovelCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1961
  5. United States v. Consolidated Laundries Corp.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1961

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3Cited by82 opinions

  1. Bowne of New York City, Inc. v. AmBase Corp.District Court, S.D. New York · 1993
  2. von Bulow v. von BulowCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1987
  3. United States v. Frank MotenCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1978
  4. In Re Grand Jury Subpoena Dtd. January 4, 1984. United States of AmericaCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1984
  5. Golden Trade v. Lee Apparel Co.District Court, S.D. New York · 1992

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