Discovery

Question 1

federal rule 26(a) requires parties to _ basic information relating to evidence they will use at trial, damages, and insurances

Answer 1

to disclose

Question 2

the scope of discovery in federal courts is “.. any _ matter that is _ and _”

Answer 2

any nonprivileged matter that is relevant to any party’s claim or defense and proportional to the needs of the case

Question 3

the forms of discovery are:

Answer 3

interrogatories, requests to produce or inspect, subpoenas duces tecum, oral depositions, written depostions, physical and mental examinations, requests for admission

Question 4

privileges shield information from discovery:

Answer 4

attorney-client privilege, spousal privilege, doctor-patient privilege

Question 5

discovery exemptions have a similar effect as privileges against discovery

Answer 5

attorney work prodect exemption, client investigatory exemption(in Texas state courts)

Question 6

the privileges and exemptions against discovery must be raised before the deadline for responding to that discovery request or they are _

Answer 6

or they are WAIVED