UTTER, J.
Robert Gahagan appeals from a judgment holding him in contempt for refusing, on grounds of possible self-incrimination, to answer questions asked him in a deposition in a civil suit despite a court order compelling discovery. The trial court's judgment was premised on its belief that Gahagan had partially waived his Fifth Amendment privilege by answering questions on the same subject at a previous coroner's inquest. We find the waiver does not extend so...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
