Case Name: Adelaide Charles, as Administratrix, etc., of William F. Coffee, Deceased, Respondent, v. Manhattan Telegraph Company, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1908-11
Citations: 128 A.D. 919
Docket Number: 
Parties: Adelaide Charles, as Administratrix, etc., of William F. Coffee, Deceased, Respondent, v. Manhattan Telegraph Company, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 128
Pages: 919–919

Head Matter:
Adelaide Charles, as Administratrix, etc., of William F. Coffee, Deceased, Respondent, v. Manhattan Telegraph Company, Appellant.
Discovery —inspection of looks of corporation.
Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, entered in the clerk’s office of the county of New York on the 30th day of September, 1908, granting an inspection of books and papers.

Opinion:
Per Curiam:
The plaintiff is entitled to an inspection of the books of the defendant. The order, however, is too broad as to what may be inspected and the period covered. The order should be modified by striking out the provision for examination of all books and papers except "stock certificate books, stock transfer book, dividend books and stock certificate stubs." As to these books and papers covering the period from December 1, 1870, to June 1, 1887, the plaintiff should be permitted an inspection according to the terms of the order appealed from. The order should be modified in conformity with this memorandum and as so modified affirmed, without Costs of this appeal to either party. Present — Ingraham, McLaughlin, Clarke, Houghton and Scott, JJ. Order modified as directed in opinion and as modified affirmed, without costs. Settle order on notice.