Lucker v. Phoenix Assur. Co. of London
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of South Carolina
This was an action by Minnie Lucker against the Phoenix Assurance Company of London, a corporation under the laws of- Great Britain. The case was removed to this court from a court of the state of South Carolina, and a motion to remand was heretofore denied. 66 Fed. 161. The case is now heard upon a rule obtained by plaintiff to require defendant to produce certain papers for inspection, with permission to copy the same.
1Opinion of the Court
SIMONTON, Circuit Judge.
A suit at law is pending in this court between the parties named in the caption. The case being on the docket, and the day of trial approaching, the plaintiff, on affidavit, states that there were in the hands of defendant certain writings, which contain evidence pertinent to the issue in the cause; obtained a rule on it to show cause why they should not be produced and lodged with the clerk of this court, or allow plaintiff to inspect and take copies of them. The defendant has made return to the rule, expressing its full consent and readiness to produce the writings…
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- Triplett v. Bank of WashingtonU.S. Circuit Court for the District of District of Columbia · 1829
- Central Bank of Georgetown v. TayloeU.S. Circuit Court for the District of District of Columbia · 1823
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