IES CORPORATION v. Superior Court

Petitioners, plaintiffs in an action pending in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, seek a writ of mandate directing respondent court to set aside an order sustaining defendant’s refusal to answer certain questions in a pretrial deposition and to enter an order compelling defendant to answer these questions and any other similar questions that may be asked.

The complaint in the pending action alleges that plaintiff * entered into a series of contracts and options for the purchase of war surplus engines, machinery, and equipment from defendant in reliance on defendant’s representations…