Strengths Of Discovery ( Pre Trial Procedure )

Question 1

Assist the parties in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of their case

Answer 1

Parties may discover documents to support their case

Question 2

Avoids trial by ambush, or trial by surprise

Answer 2

Both parties have the same access to relevant documents

Question 3

Alleviate a parties concern that the other party is hiding or withholding documents

Answer 3

Parties need to sign an affidavit stating that they disclosed all relevant documents

Question 4

Aid towards an out of court settlement

Answer 4

Allow parties to decide whether mediation is suitable after looking at relevant documents

Question 5

Gives an opportunity to the defendant to assess the plaintiffs medical condition or test a witness through interrogatories

Answer 5

In matters involving medical evidence