Kent Jewelry Corp. v. Kiefer

Under order of this court made May 2,1952, this examination before trial is being conducted of defendant’s agent, Michael S. Striker, as one familiar with the facts sought to be elicited. The defendant has objected to certain questions on the ground that Striker is in the status of an attorney to the defendant as his client, and the matters sought are privileged confidential communications.

The action is by plaintiff for rescission on the grounds (1) of breach of warranty of title, and (2) of fraud in knowingly concealing that defendant’s alleged title was defective. Striker is a patent agent…