Butler v. Jacksonville Supply, Inc.

JOHN E. SANTORA, Jr., Circuit Judge.

Appellee (plaintiff below) filed a statement of claim seeking damages from appellant for goods sold and delivered as per invoices attached to the statement. On the same day an ánswer was filed by appellant, the appellee mailed notice of taking the deposition of appellant and included in that notice were the words —

“You are required to bring with you your last year’s income tax return, and your check records of any and all bank accounts for the last six months, and the registrations of any automobiles you may own.”

Appellant sought a protective order from the…