Sanders v. Ayrhart

McQUADE, Chief Justice.

On or about June 12, 1962, while driving his automobile in the State of California, defendant was involved in an automobile collision. Plaintiff’s wife, who was a passenger in defendant’s automobile at the time, was killed. Plaintiff commenced this action for damages for her death.

Attorneys for plaintiff served written interrogatories upon the defendant, which interrogatories were calculated to elicit information as to: (1) the coverage and limits of defendant’s liability insurance policy, if one existed; (2) names and addresses of any witnesses to the accident; (3) any…