Noonan v. McGuire

Ellenbogen, J.,

The question before us is whether we shall grant the motion of counsel for a number of plaintiffs to direct John A. McGuire, defendant, in connection with his cross-examination, to produce copies of his Federal income tax returns for the years 1950 through 1953, inclusive. This motion was opposed by Mr. McGuire on the following grounds:

1. That the income tax returns are privileged and that the court has no power to direct the production of copies thereof.

2. That they are not relevant.

3. That there is no authority to compel their pro- • duction in this manner.

As to the question…