Buchwald Hearing: Los Angeles Superior Court Judge...

Buchwald Hearing: Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Harvey Schneider said he might be forced to have his own expert examine Paramount Pictures’ financial books because of the “ephemeral” nature of material supplied by both Paramount and Art Buchwald in their dispute over profit from the film “Coming to America.” Schneider rendered tentative opinions or raised questions regarding 35 key points in the case. The judge demanded to hear specific witnesses regarding the accounting practices and profitability of Paramount’s movie division.