Discovery Flashcards
Initial disclosure: (2 things)
Names, numbers, addresses of ppl with discoverable info
Docs that might be used to support claims or defenses
More initial disclosures include ___ and ___.
Computation of relief with supporting documents; insurance coverage
Consulting experts’ info is generally [discoverable/not discoverable].
Not discoverable
EWs have to disclose identity of, and written report prepared by EW which must include:
Opinions Bases for opinion Facts used to form opinions Qualifications How much EW is being paid
No later than ___ before trial, parties must give detailed info about trial evidence.
30 days
Generally, party cannot send discovery requests to another until after the ____.
Rule 26(f) conference
____ can be deposed.
Both parties and nonparties
Non-parties must be served with a [notice/subpoena], unlike parties, who must be served with [same choice].
Subpoena
Notice
No more than ___ depositions unless court orders, or the parties stipulate, otherwise.
10
Max number of interrogatories absent a court order/stipulation: ___.
25 (including subpart)
Must answer an interrogatory within ___.
30 days of service
To get a medical exam, need to show:
Person’s health is in actual controversy
and
Good cause
Written response to request for admissions must be made within ___ and must include one of these options for each fact:
30 days
Deny, deny knowledge, object, or admit
Duty to supplement if:
New facts come to light if it makes already-given discovery incomplete or incorrect
Work product is prepared ____ and is ___.
In anticipation of litigation; protected
