In this lesson, you will learn what a request for interrogatories is, the common local rules to watch for, and how to notify the court that you have served interrogatories on the opposing party. INTERROGATORIES – Interrogatories are written questions from one party to another. They must be answered within a certain time period (usually […]
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In this lesson, you will learn what a request for admissions is, how to draft one, and how to notify the court that you’ve served a request on the opposing party. REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS – A list of statements asking an opponent to admit or deny specific facts. Preparing your Request for Admissions Transcript A
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In this lesson, you will learn what a deposition is and the steps for preparing for a deposition. DEPOSITIONS – Recorded interviews of witnesses under oath and prior to trial. Steps when preparing your deposition Transcript Depositions are recorded interviews of witnesses made under oath and prior to trial. There are some basic similarities between
In this lesson, you will learn what a subpoena and a subpoena duces tecum are used for. You will also learn the process of getting a subpoena approved and served, and also how to allow the other party the opportunity to object. Finally, you will learn who should get a copy and who gets the
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In this lesson, you will learn ways to respond to discovery, what could potentially happen if you choose not to respond, and how to handle each type of request for discovery you receive. Ways to respond to a discovery request Responding to requests Transcript There are three main ways you can respond. First, you can
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In this lesson, you will learn what privilege is, and common privileges that are used in many civil cases. PRIVILEGE – A bar to the disclosure of certain types of communication. PROTECTION – A protective order can be sought to protect the privilege. Examples of privilege Transcript Let\’s talk about privilege. Privilege is a bar
In this lesson, you will learn common discovery objections, what each of them means, and situations to watch out for to correctly object during the discovery process. Common discovery objections are Transcript Objections are formal protests of evidence requests during litigation. You can refuse to answer discovery on the basis of relevance, ambiguity, a claim
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In this lesson, you will learn your options for responses to discovery and how each response may impact your case. You will also learn what privilege in litigation is, objections, and how to review what the other party shares during the discovery process. Responding to and reviewing discovery Transcript There are four main ways to
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In this lesson, you will learn what a motion to compel is, when to file one, and what you may include in the motion. Note that a motion to compel may require a hearing. Steps when filing a Motion to Compel Transcript What happens when a party objects or does not respond at all to
