[throw3e98]

I take it you are unfamiliar with the legal process of "discovery" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discovery_(law)

[hmmmhmmhm]

I wonder, is there a precedence of applicant dragging the company to court over their response to such request?

[throw3e98]

Yes, it's very common when dealing with smaller businesses that don't have great legal compliance to get a court order forcing production of documents