Hughes v. Meade
Kentucky Supreme Court
453 S.W.2d 538 (Ky. 1970)
Relevant factsFree
An individual hired attorney Henry Hughes (plaintiff) to help return a stolen typewriter to police; when that individual (Williams) was later prosecuted for the theft, Hughes was called to testify and identify who had hired him, but refused, asserting attorney-client privilege. Judge Meade (defendant) held Hughes in contempt, and Hughes petitioned for a writ of prohibition.
IssueFree
Whether the attorney-client privilege applies to a communication made to an attorney that is not in connection with his professional role as an attorney.