Congdon v. Aylsworth

18 A. 247, 16 R.I. 281, 1889 R.I. LEXIS 68

Opinions

The defendant's motion to vacate the order is denied. The defendant, after having answered on oath whether he has the books and documents called for in his possession or control, and what he knows about their possession, will have the opportunity to contest the right of the complainant to their production. The statute does not require any notice to him before making the order. We are not able to see that the statute is in this respect unconstitutional, or that the necessity for notice is implied.

The respondent then filed an answer to the petition, admitting that he held the books, and setting forth his reasons for declining to produce them.