Legal Opinion
In re Williams
New York Supreme Court
Decided December 5, 1934PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCallahan, J.
The controversy here concerns the extent to which the contents of books and documents of a witness not a party may be inquired into on the taking of testimony in this State for use in litigation pending in a foreign State.
The provisions governing the taking of testimony for use in a foreign State are found in sections 310-312 of the Civil Practice Act and rule 136 of the Rules of Civil Practice. Section 310 provides that the testimony of a witness may be obtained and “ in *683connection therewith ” the production of books and papers may be required. Section 311 prescribes the method for issuing…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Matter of Strong v. . RandallNew York Court of Appeals · 1904
- In re the Application to Compel Randal to Produce Certain Books, Papers & Records of the Western Gas & Fuel Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1903
- Strong & Trowbridge Co. v. Defiance Machine WorksAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1918
- In re RandallAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1904
- In re LeeNew York Supreme Court · 1903
3Cited by2 opinions
- Amalgamated Union v. LevineNew York Supreme Court · 1961
- Interfaith Hospital v. PeopleNew York Supreme Court · 1972