In re the Estate of Kochovos

*181In this probate proceeding, the law firm of LeBoeuf, Lamb, Leiby & MacRae, representing the contestants, served 15 separate judicial subpoenas duces tecum during the conduct of discovery without notifying the proponent. These subpoenas were served on various banks and on two doctors, all nonparties to the action, and commanded attendance at a deposition and production of certain records. At the later deposition of the proponent Penelope Danias, information that had been obtained through the service of these subpoenas was used by LeBoeuf, Lamb during the examination of the witness.

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