Borenstein v. Blumenfeld

Smith, Judge.

We granted this interlocutory appeal to determine whether the superior court erred in affirming the probate court’s denial of appellant’s motion for protective order. The motion for protective order was made in response to appellee’s motion to produce appellant’s federal income tax returns. Under the circumstances of this case, we have no hesitation in concluding that a protective order, preventing discovery of appellant’s income tax returns, should have been issued. Accordingly, the judgment is reversed.

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