New York Court of Appeals

Chauncey Bacon, Respondent v. Henry T. Frisbie, Impleaded

March 19, 188080 N.Y. 394

Summary

The Court held that communications between a client and his attorney are privileged regardless of fee, retainer, or pending suit, and that the privilege bars testimony even when the client is not a party, reversing the lower court and ordering a new trial for both defendants.