In re the Investigation of Contracts Entered into by the City of Albany
New York Supreme Court
Proceedings to compel witness to appear for examination before a committee of the common council of a "city and to produce books and papers.
1Opinion of the CourtRudd, J.
By resolution the common council of the city of Albany created a committee from its membership to make investigation concerning contracts to which the city of Albany is a party.
This committee organized and caused subpoenas to be issued requiring the attendance before the committee of certain witnesses.
*372A subpoena duces tecum was issued by the committee addressed to William E. Woollard, as receiver in bankruptcy of the Montgomery Coal Company. The subpoena was signed by the president of the common council. It requred Mr. Woollard to produce the books, papers and records of the coal company.…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- People ex rel. Webster v. Van TassellNew York Supreme Court · 1892
3Cited by4 opinions
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