In Re Hyde

The question whether a witness subpoenaed to give testimony in the taking of a deposition before a notary public may refuse to answer questions, on the ground that the information sought to be elicited is incompetent, immaterial and irrelevant or that such information is privileged, has had an adventurous' career through the courts.

Section 11503, General Code, provides:

“A subpoena shall be directed to a person named therein, and require him to attend at a specified time and place to testify as a witness. It also may direct the person it names, to bring with him any book, writing, or other…