Sherman v. Hoffman

This is a motion by plaintiff under section 288 of the Civil Practice Act for an examination before trial of the New York City Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Board) as a witness, by certain physicians employed by the Board and for the production of certain documents upon said examination.

Plaintiff, a former school teacher, is suing a junior principal for libel and slander, claiming that defendant made false and defamatory statements as to plaintiff’s mental condition and her capacity to perform her duties as a school teacher. Medical examinations were conducted by the…