WOOD v. LAWRENCE


59 Misc.2d 333 (1969)

Frank Wood, as Administrator of The Estate of John F. Wood, Deceased, Plaintiff, v. Franklin J. Lawrence, Defendant.

Supreme Court, Monroe County.

April 17, 1969


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Wiser, Shaw, Freeman, Van Graafeiland, Harter & Secrest (Barry R. Whitman of counsel), for plaintiff. Winchell, Connors & Corcoran (Paul K. Lange of counsel), for defendant.


MARSHALL E. LIVINGSTON, J.

Plaintiff moves for an order directing that the wife of the defendant appear, as a witness, and be examined pertaining to the defendant's physical condition prior to the accident on May 15, 1967.

Defendant contends that his wife's knowledge of his ability to operate an automobile is privileged, and pursuant to CPLR 4502 (subd. [b]) is not a proper subject of inquiry by the plaintiff.

It is undisputed that...

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