Order unanimously reversed on the law with costs and motion denied.
Memorandum:
The court erred in precluding plaintiff's discovery of defendant's karate manual. CPLR 3101 (a) provides, in pertinent part, "There shall be full disclosure of all evidence material and necessary in the prosecution or defense of an action". That language is to be interpreted liberally to require disclosure of facts bearing on the controversy which will assist in preparation for...
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