Pugach v. Kaufman

This is the third time this matter has come before me. On April 19, 1960 I granted the petitioner’s request for a discovery and inspection, but limited it to him personally. On May 23,1960 I granted reargument and adhered to my original decision, with the qualification that if petitioner was able to attend and comprehend the discovery and inspection he might be assisted by an accountant and a stenographer.

The petitioner now seeks to modify the previous orders to eliminate the requirement that the petitioner attend personally. A corporate director in exercising his right of inspection cannot…