Ledee v. Devoe

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Pursuant to the grant of an interlocutory appeal, William A. Ledee appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for a protective order which he sought to prevent production of his income tax returns and other financial records. Bertha Devoe maintains that she is entitled to this information about Ledee’s worldly circumstances because Ledee is potentially liable for punitive damages.

Ledee contends the trial court erred by ordering discovery of his income and financial circumstances without Devoe first showing a causal connection between Devoe’s injury and Ledee’s…