Discovery

Discovery is successful when the evidence discovered supports a claim or defense or counterclaim, ideally eliminating the need for trial through summary judgment. Pre-trial measures are successful when a court order limits the matters to be tried favorably. Plaintiff’s Strategy Plaintiff’s strategy at the Discovery stage: A plaintiff should successfully ensure all of these factors. […]

In this lesson, you will learn how discovery relates to evidence. What is the difference between discovery and evidence? DISCOVERY – The stage in the case where each party gathers evidence from other parties. EVIDENCE – Includes documents and other things that establish the truth or the lack of truth of any fact.  Think of

In this lesson, you will learn the discovery process, the potential challenges you may face, and the instruments used during the discovery stage. Things to know about the Discovery stage Transcript The discovery stage usually starts when the initial pleading stage ends. Any party can begin discovery. Proceed challenges include determining which discovery documents to

In this lesson, you will learn what can be discovered during litigation and what is excluded from the discovery process.  You may discover Any information that is reasonably calculated to lead to admissible evidence is deemed discoverable. You may not discover Privileged information or information that isn’t relevant to the case. Transcript Any information reasonably

In this lesson, you will learn what interrogatories and requests for admissions cover, and the strategy behind each as a defendant and a plaintiff in the case. Definitions More Definitions Plaintiff’s strategy at the Discovery stage A plaintiff should successfully ensure all of these factors. Defendant’s strategy at the Discovery stage A defendant should successfully

In this lesson, you will learn the different instruments used for discovery, and how to use each instrument in your discovery process. Types of Discovery Instruments Transcript Through discovery, evidence is collected using four main instruments. There\’s the request for admissions, a request for production of documents, requests for answers to interrogatories, and depositions. Some

In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare for discovery and things to look for in your jurisdiction. You will also learn how to use depositions and how to draft interrogatories, a request for production, and a request for admissions.   Discovery is successful when the evidence discovered supports a claim or defense or counterclaim,

In this lesson, you will learn what private investigation is and examples of ways to investigate your opposing party.  PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS – Inquiries or examinations performed without the opposing party’s participation.  Sample sources for your investigation Transcript Private investigations are inquiries or examinations for the purpose of collecting evidence, but without the opposing party\’s participation.

In this lesson, you will learn what a forensic expert is and how to interact with the one you’ve hired for your case.  FORENSIC EXPERTS – Forensic experts examine evidence using their expertise and may testify as expert witnesses. Things to remember about forensic experts Transcript Forensic experts, more commonly known as expert witnesses, conduct

In this lesson, you will learn what the request for production of documents is, how to properly serve the other party, and how to notify the court you’ve served the other party with a request for production.  REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION – A list of documents one party wants the other to produce.  Be sure to