dotconnectafrica trust vs. internet corporation for assigned names and numbers , et al.; BC607494, May 15, 2018

[Tentative] Order RE: PLAINTIFF DOTCONNECTAFRICA TRUST’S MOTION FOR ISSUANCE OF A LETTER OF REQUEST REGARDING INTERCONNECT COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.

Plaintiff DOTCONNECTAFRICA TRUST’S Motion for Issuance of a Letter of Request Regarding InterConnect Communications, Ltd. is GRANTED.

Background

Plaintiff DotConnectAfrica Trust (“Plaintiff”) moves for issuance of a letter of request/rogatory regarding a deposition and document requests directed to third party InterConnect Communications, Ltd. (“ICC”). Defendant Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) opposes.

discussion

“A letter rogatory is a judicial request addressed to a foreign court that a witness be examined within the latter's territorial jurisdiction by written interrogatories or, if the foreign court........