Lane v. Hunt

The defendants move for a physical examination of the plaintiff who states that he has already been examined on their behalf and will not consent to another unless it is done in the presence of one of his own doctors with the report being furnished his attorney.

Section 306 of the Civil Practice Act authorizes the court to direct a physical examination of the plaintiff where ‘ ‘ the defendant shall present to the court satisfactory evidence that he is ignorant of the nature and extent of the injuries complained of ”. The statute does not limit the number of examinations to which the plaintiff…