The defendant/plaintiff by counterclaim, Viola, brought a motion to compel the plaintiff/defendant to counterclaim, Alexandre (represented by Sach), to re-attend cross-examination to answer nine specific questions and follow-up questions.
The questions were initially refused and later answered in writing, but not under oath or in accordance with a prior court order.
The court granted the motion, finding that while re-attendance is not an absolute right, it was reasonable and just given the circumstances, particularly the failure to comply with a previous order regarding the conduct of cross-examinations and the lack of sworn testimony.
The court also awarded Viola $1,500 in costs.