Lewis v. Weaver

Before filing a civil action for damages, respondent Weaver filed a petition for a “pure bill of discovery” relating to catastrophic injuries resulting when his father fell from a dock. He explained that, owing to his condition, the father is himself unable to provide details about the fall. Contending that defects in the dock apparently caused the fall, he sought an order preserving the dock in its present condition long enough for an order allowing him or his agents to enter upon the property to inspect, photograph and test the dock before it can be repaired and changed. He *587alleged that the…