Clarke v. American Press Ass'n

McLaughlin (Charles B.), J.

Searle v. Halstead & Co. (139 App. Div. 134) appears to be authority contrary to the contention of the moving party. In that case a corporation had produced its books and records in connection with its examination before trial. An, examination of its former officer was also being conducted. Although no subpoena duces tecum had been served upon the corporation requiring it to produce its books and records upon the examination of its former officer, the Appellate Division held that the corporation had been properly ordered by the court below to produce its books and…