Portman v. American Home Products Corp.

RYAN, District Judge.

Plaintiff moves to compel answers to questions propounded to defendant on oral examination, Rule 37(a), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A. and to compel production of all written statements taken by defendant of witnesses.

Plaintiff claims that in February, 1944 he was engaged by defendant to assist in the acquisition of concerns in the veterinary serum field. He alleges that through his efforts defendant was able to obtain all the stock of the Fort Dodge Serum Company, and that despite due demand the latter has failed and neglected to compensate plaintiff for…