Legal Opinion
In re Bedford Watch Co.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided April 20, 1937PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LEIBELL, District Judge.
It appears that the courts of the Confederation of Switzerland will not execute the usual commission to examine witnesses, but will recognize and execute letters rogatory. The ends of justice will therefore be better promoted by the issuance of letters rogatory. Section 309, New York Civil Practice Act. Claimants’ motion for issuance of letters rogatory is therefore granted. DeVilleneuve v. Morning Journal Ass’n (D.C.) 206 F. 70; Spellman v. Sullivan (C.C.A.) 61 F.(2d) 787.
The order to be submitted will name the witnesses to be examined. Claimants’ attorney's make…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- De Villeneuve v. Morning Journal Ass'nDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1913
- Spellman v. SullivianCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1932
3Cited by3 opinions
- Oscar Gruss & Son v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.District Court, S.D. New York · 1966
- U. S. Neckwear Corp. v. Sinaco Co.New York Supreme Court · 1941
- In re the Estate of KadarNew York Surrogate's Court · 1957