Discovery problems and their solutions / Paul W. Grimm, Charles S. Fax, Paul Mark Sandler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grimm, Paul W., 1951- author.

Fax, Charles Samuel, 1948- author.

Sandler, Paul Mark, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Discovery (Law)--United States.

Discovery (Law).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (599 pages)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : American Bar Association, [2020]

Summary:

This book, authored by Paul W. Grimm, Charles S. Fax, and Paul Mark Sandler, serves as an updated guide on civil discovery procedures in the United States, reflecting the 2015 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. It provides a comprehensive overview of various discovery issues, including document requests, admissions, depositions, expert witness handling, and sanctions. The text includes practical insights into framing requests, addressing objections, and managing discovery of electronically stored information and social network evidence. It is intended for legal professionals seeking detailed guidance on managing discovery effectively, ensuring compliance, and avoiding potential pitfalls in civil litigation. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Dedication

Foreword to Fourth Edition

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Introduction

Section 1 Interrogatories, Document Requests, Requests for Admission, and Motions for Mental and Physical Examinations

Overview

1. Framing Proper Interrogatories

2. Interrogatories—Numerosity: Parts and Subparts

3. Interrogatories—Propriety of Definitions and Instructions

4. The Timing of Interrogatories and Requests for Production—How Soon Can You Ask, and When Is It Too Late?

5. Interrogatories—Sufficiency of Objections

6. Sufficiency and Supplementation of Interrogatory Answers

7. Interrogatories—Use in Court

8. Document Requests—Numerosity, Propriety, Timing, and Sufficiency of Objections

9. Discovery of Electronically Stored Information

9A. Discovery of Social Network Evidence from a Former Employee

10. Discovery of Witness Statements

11. Privilege Logs

12. Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Material

13. Motions for Mental or Physical Examination

14. Requests for Admission

Section 2 Depositions

15. Notice of Deposition—Timing

15A. Location of Deposition Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781641056762

1641056762

OCLC:

1431976367