Roberts v. Whitaker

Sheran, Justice.

This action was brought to enjoin enforcement of a subpoena duces tecum issued by Robert A. Whitaker, public examiner of the State of Minnesota. Plaintiff, Donald V. Roberts, also moved to quash the subpoena. The State of Minnesota responded with a motion to dismiss the action because the complaint failed to state a. cause of action. Following a hearing on the motions, the district court issued an order denying defendant’s motion to dismiss the action, granting plaintiff’s motion to quash the subpoena, and certifying that the questions presented are important and doubtful for…