Life-O-Matic Products, Inc. v. United States

Landis, Judge:

Plaintiffs in this motion, seek relief modifying or otherwise quashing defendant’s subpoena duces tecum which had sought production at trial of documents and other things identified in sixteen numbered paragraphs of a schedule annexed to the subpoena. Defendant opposes the motion. Rule 10.1 (c) of this court inter alia provides that the court may “quash or modify any subpoena if it is unreasonable or oppressive.” Defendant purports that plaintiffs have made no showing that the subpoena is oppressive or unreasonable. The court, nevertheless, has inherent power to protect anyone…