Supreme Court
Decision Information
Abstract: Application for production of documents. Claim of privilege with respect to confidential cabinet communications. Order for further affidavit providing descriptions of each document and the nature of the public interest concern applicable to it. Application to compel answers on discovery dismissed. Questions broach cabinet confidentiality and public interest immunity applies.
Subjects: Civil procedure - Discovery - Discovery of documents - Availability - Privileged documents - Public interest documents
Civil procedure - Discovery - Examination for discovery
Civil procedure - Discovery - Discovery of documents - Inspection of documents - Inspection by court
Keywords: Public interest immunity - cabinet documents and discussions