Hofman v. Seixas
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from special term. Action by Nathaniel Hofman against Alfred M. Seixas. From an order granting an inspection of books, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPryor, J.
Upon an agreement entitling him to a percentage on purchases by the defendant the plaintiff sues to recover the amount so due him; and as he “has no means of knowing what purchases were made by the defendant, and so is unable to state the amount to which he is entitled,” the plaintiff, in order to an appropriate prayer for relief, moved for “'an inspection of all books, documents, and other papers relating to the merits of this action,” in the possession or under the control of the defendant In compliance with the motion, the defendant was directed to deposit with his attorneys, and permit…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Veiller v. OppenheimNew York Supreme Court · 1894