Culligan, Inc. v. Rheaume

The order here appealed from was entered pursuant to sec. 269.57 (1), Stats., which provides in part as follows:

“The court, or a judge thereof, may, upon due notice and cause shown, order either party to give to the other, within a specified time, an inspection of property or inspection and copy or permission to take a copy of any books and documents in his possession or under his control containing evidence relating to the action or special proceeding or may require the deposit of the books or documents with the clerk and may require their production at the trial. . . .” (Italics supplied.)

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