Kupor v. Solito

OPINION

SEARS, Justice.

This is an original writ of mandamus proceeding. It was instituted by Lary R. Kupor, M.D., Relator, against the Honorable Peter S. Sólito, Respondent and Acting Judge of the 165th District Court of Harris County, to compel the Respondent to set aside his order requiring Relator to answer certain questions submitted during pre-trial oral deposition. We agree with Respondent that the answers are discoverable and not privileged, and therefore deny Relator’s writ.

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