Legal Opinion

Schindler Elevator Corp. v. Otis Elevator Co.

District Court, D. New Jersey

Decided September 24, 2009No. 2:09-cr-00560PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

FALK, United States Magistrate Judge.

The issue to be decided is whether a party seeking to take a deposition of a Swiss corporate defendant must comply with the Hague Convention or may it simply follow the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff Otis Elevator (“Otis”) noticed a deposition of Counterclaim Defendant Schindler Aufzüge AG (“Schindler Aufzüge”), a Swiss corporation, in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Schindler Aufzüge insists that Otis must follow the procedures of the Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in…

2Cases cited11 opinions

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  2. Gerling International Insurance Co. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Appeal of Gerling International Insurance CoCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1988
  3. In Re: Automotive Refinishing Paint Antitrust Litigation Basf Ag and Basf Coatings AgCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2004
  4. United States v. Vetco Inc.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1981
  5. Minpeco, S.A. v. Conticommodity Services, Inc.District Court, S.D. New York · 1987

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