Bolt & Co. v. Gilmore

Upon examination before trial the question arose, can a client be compelled to reveal confidential communications . made to his attorney? It is contended that the form of the statute (Civ. Prac. Act, § 353; Code Civ Pro. § 835) impliedly permits such questions. It seems that there has been no express adjudication upon the point in this state, although there are numerous dicta to the effect that the client is protected by an ancient judge-made rule. Carnes v. Platt, 15 Abb. Pr. (N. S.) 337; Whiting v. Barney, 30 N. Y. 330; People v. Cravath, 58 Misc. Rep. *117154; Gage v. Gage, 13 App. Div.…