County National Bank v. U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

COOPER, District Judge.

Pursuant to Rule 30(b), F.R.Civ.P., plaintiff seeks to preclude defendant from taking its deposition through one Joseph Frank. Motion granted.

Joseph Frank served as President of plaintiff corporation until June 16, 1964, at which time he became Chairman of the Board of Directors. He remained in that post until January 25, 1966. On May 17, 1966 he was appointed Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is presently serving in that capacity and as a director. Notice of deposition was served on January 27, 1966.

A corporate litigant may be examined only through its…