Hlavin v. W. E. Plechaty Co.

This appeal concerns Ohio’s new Rules of Civil Procedure, and specifically involves Rule 37, which provides for sanctions against persons who unjustifiably resist discovery in civil actions.

Vincent J. Pllavin initiated this action in the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County to recover lost compensation and other damages resulting from his ouster as a shareholder, officer and director of the defendant cor poration. Defendants, appellants herein, in defending the action, took Hlavin’s deposition over three separate days. During the deposition Hlavin refused to answer numerous questions…