Discovery in Civil Procedure: Master the Art of Uncovering Information

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of discovery in Civil Procedure?

Accepted Answer

To punish the opposing party

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To obtain information relevant to the case

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To narrow the issues for trial

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To preserve evidence for later use

Question 2

In the context of discovery, what is the purpose of a 'request for production'?

Accepted Answer

To request the disclosure of specific documents

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To question a party or witness under oath

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To inspect property or tangible things

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To obtain information from a non-party

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when determining the discoverability of information?

Accepted Answer

Availability from other sources, including the Internet

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Relevance

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Privilege

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Burden or expense of discovery

Question 4

True or False: Parties are required to disclose all information that is relevant to the case, even if it is unfavorable to their own position.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 5

True or False: The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure govern discovery in most, but not all, civil cases in the United States.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 6

In the context of discovery, what is a 'meet and confer' conference?

Accepted Answer

A meeting between the parties to discuss discovery issues and attempt to resolve them informally

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A hearing before a judge to determine the scope of discovery

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A deposition of a party or witness

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A motion to dismiss the case

Question 7

In civil litigation, what is the primary purpose of discovery?

Accepted Answer

To gather information from opposing parties for case preparation and potential settlement discussions

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To inform parties about the case and its legal implications

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To penalize parties for misconduct or violations of discovery rules

Question 8

When deciding if information can be discovered, courts mainly focus on its:

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Relevance

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Importance

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Confidentiality

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Expense

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a standard discovery method under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure?

Accepted Answer

Motions to Compel

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Interrogatories

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Depositions

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Requests for Admission

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a method of discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure specifically used to obtain information from individuals?

Accepted Answer

Requests for Production of Documents

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Interrogatories

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Depositions

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Requests for Admissions

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of discovery?

Accepted Answer

To punish the opposing party for misconduct

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To narrow the issues in dispute

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To preserve evidence

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To obtain information relevant to the case

Question 12

Which discovery method allows a party to obtain written responses from another party under oath?

Accepted Answer

Interrogatories

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Depositions

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Requests for production

Question 13

What is the scope of discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure?

Accepted Answer

Any non-privileged matter that is relevant to the subject matter of the action

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Only information that is admissible as evidence in court

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Only information that is necessary to prove a claim or defense

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a method of objecting to a discovery request?

Accepted Answer

By letter to the requesting party

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By oral objection at the deposition

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By motion to the court

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By protective order

Question 15

What is the purpose of a discovery conference?

Accepted Answer

To resolve discovery disputes and streamline the discovery process

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To punish parties for discovery misconduct

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To determine the admissibility of evidence

Question 16

Which of the following discovery sanctions is the most severe?

Accepted Answer

Striking pleadings and entering default judgment

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Issuing a fine

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Ordering a party to pay the opposing party's expenses

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Limiting the scope of discovery

Question 17

What is the duty of fairness and proportionality in discovery?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that the scope of discovery is reasonable and not unduly burdensome

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To protect parties from harassment

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To prevent parties from discovering privileged information

Question 18

**Revised Question:** Which of the following is **NOT** a purpose of discovery in civil procedure?

Accepted Answer

Determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant

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Narrowing the issues in the case

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Obtaining evidence to support a party's claims or defenses

Question 19

**Revised Question:** Which type of discovery request allows a party to request the production of specific documents, tangible things, or electronically stored information?

Accepted Answer

Request for production

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Deposition

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Interrogatories

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Request for admission

Question 20

**Revised Question:** What is the primary purpose of a protective order in discovery?

Accepted Answer

To protect a party from harm or undue burden during discovery, such as preventing the disclosure of confidential or sensitive information

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To prevent the disclosure of privileged information

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To limit the scope of discovery

Question 21

**Revised Question:** What is the key difference between interrogatories and depositions?

Accepted Answer

Interrogatories are written questions answered under oath, while depositions are oral examinations under oath conducted by an officer of the court

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Interrogatories are only used in civil cases, while depositions are used in both civil and criminal cases

Question 22

**Revised Question:** Which of the following is a method of preserving testimony for later use at trial and includes the opportunity for cross-examination?

Accepted Answer

Deposition

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Request for production

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Interrogatory

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Admission

Question 23

**Revised Question:** What is the purpose of a conference on the management of the case in the context of discovery?

Accepted Answer

To streamline the discovery process, avoid unnecessary disputes, and promote cooperation between the parties

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To determine the admissibility of evidence

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To mediate disputes between the parties

Question 24

**Revised Question:** Which of the following is **NOT** a potential benefit of discovery?

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It increases the cost of litigation

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It allows parties to better prepare for trial by narrowing the issues and obtaining evidence

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It reduces the number of surprises at trial by providing early disclosure of information

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It promotes settlements by providing parties with a clearer understanding of the case

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of discovery in legal cases?

Accepted Answer

To ascertain the guilt or innocence of the defendant

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To define the contested issues

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To gather information for trial preparation

Question 26

Which discovery method enables one party to question another party under oath?

Accepted Answer

Deposition

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Request for production of documents

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Interrogatory

Question 27

What potential consequences can arise from violating discovery rules?

Accepted Answer

Sanctions, including dismissal of the case

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A monetary fine

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None of the above

Question 28

What is the primary role of the court during the discovery process?

Accepted Answer

To resolve disputes and ensure adherence to discovery rules

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To actively conduct discovery on behalf of the parties

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To evaluate the admissibility of evidence obtained through discovery

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a type of protective order that a court may issue?

Accepted Answer

Order compelling disclosure of privileged information

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Order limiting the scope of discovery

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Order permitting a deposition to be taken in a foreign country

Question 30

One criticism of the current discovery system is that it can be:

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Excessively costly and time-consuming

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Too narrowly focused

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Insufficiently protective of privileged information

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Too lenient on parties who abuse discovery rules

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of discovery in civil procedure?

Accepted Answer

To assess the credibility of witnesses.

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To obtain information relevant to the case.

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To prepare for trial.

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To narrow the issues in dispute.

Question 32

To obtain information through discovery, a party must show that the information is:

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Relevant to the case and not unduly burdensome to produce.

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Confidential and not subject to public disclosure.

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Essential to proving their own case, regardless of relevance.

Question 33

Which discovery method allows a party to compel the opposing party to answer questions under oath during an oral examination?

Accepted Answer

Deposition.

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Interrogatories.

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Request for Production.

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Request for Admission.

Question 34

Interrogatories allow a party to:

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Submit written questions to the opposing party, requiring written answers under oath.

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Compel the opposing party to appear for an oral examination.

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Obtain documents and tangible things from the opposing party.

Question 35

A party can use a request for production to obtain which of the following from the opposing party?

Accepted Answer

Documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things.

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Answers to written questions under oath.

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Admissions of certain facts.

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Testimony during an oral examination.

Question 36

What are common consequences for abusing discovery rules by making frivolous requests or failing to cooperate?

Accepted Answer

Sanctions, including monetary fines, dismissal of claims, or exclusion of evidence.

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Automatic dismissal of the case.

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Immediate trial without discovery.

Question 37

The pre-trial process of exchanging relevant information in a case is known as:

Accepted Answer

Discovery.

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Motion practice.

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Trial.

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Pleadings.

Question 38

A party can use a request for admission to:

Accepted Answer

Request the opposing party to admit or deny specific facts.

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Obtain documents and tangible things from the opposing party.

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Compel the opposing party to appear for an oral examination.

Question 39

Which of the following is a primary factor in determining the scope of discovery?

Accepted Answer

The relevance of the information to the issues in dispute.

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The personal opinions of the judge presiding over the case.

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The financial resources of the parties involved.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of discovery?

Accepted Answer

To determine the ultimate outcome of the case

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To obtain information relevant to the case

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To narrow the issues in dispute

Question 41

Which discovery method allows parties to request and obtain documents and tangible items?

Accepted Answer

Request for Production

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Deposition

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Interrogatory

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Request for Admission

Question 42

What is the scope of discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure?

Accepted Answer

Any matter relevant to the subject matter of the action

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Only information necessary to prove a claim or defense

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Only information that is admissible at trial

Question 43

What is the consequence for failing to respond to a request for discovery?

Accepted Answer

Court sanctions, including striking pleadings or entering a default judgment

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The opposing party is automatically entitled to prevail in the case

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The requesting party is prohibited from presenting evidence at trial

Question 44

Which of the following is a protective order that limits the use or disclosure of discovery materials?

Accepted Answer

Protective Order

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Motion for Summary Judgment

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Writ of Mandamus

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Motion to Quash

Question 45

What type of discovery method involves questioning a party under oath?

Accepted Answer

Deposition

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Request for Admission

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Interrogatory

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Request for Production

Question 46

What is the purpose of a motion to compel discovery?

Accepted Answer

To request the court to order a party to comply with a discovery request

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To seek sanctions for discovery abuse

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To dismiss the case for failure to comply with discovery

Question 47

Which of the following is a limitation on the use of discovery?

Accepted Answer

The information sought must be relevant and proportional to the needs of the case

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Discovery is always allowed, regardless of the stage of the litigation

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Discovery can only be used to obtain information that is admissible at trial

Question 48

What is the appropriate response to a request for admission?

Accepted Answer

To admit, deny, or object

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To ignore the request

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To file a motion to compel a response

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To amend the pleadings

Question 49

Which of the following is a common type of discovery dispute?

Accepted Answer

Privilege objections

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Failure to comply with discovery deadlines

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Excessive discovery requests

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Lack of standing to seek discovery

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of discovery in civil procedure?

Accepted Answer

To establish the guilt or innocence of the defendant.

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To narrow the issues in dispute.

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To prevent surprise at trial.

Question 51

A party seeking information through discovery must demonstrate that the information sought is:

Accepted Answer

Relevant to the claim or defense of any party.

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Available from no other source.

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Likely to be admissible at trial.

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Essential to prove their case.

Question 52

Which of the following discovery methods allows a party to ask questions under oath and in person?

Accepted Answer

Deposition

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Request for Production

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Request for Admission

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Interrogatories

Question 53

A party seeking to compel discovery from an opposing party must first:

Accepted Answer

File a motion to compel discovery.

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Negotiate a settlement with the opposing party.

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Issue a subpoena for the requested information.

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File a motion for summary judgment.

Question 54

What is the primary remedy for a party who believes discovery has been abused?

Accepted Answer

Motion to Compel or Motion for Protective Order.

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Default judgment.

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Summary judgment.

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for a party to object to a discovery request?

Accepted Answer

The information sought is embarrassing to the party.

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The information is not relevant to the case.

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The request is unduly burdensome.

Question 56

What is the purpose of a Request for Admission?

Accepted Answer

To establish certain facts as undisputed.

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To obtain a physical examination of the opposing party.

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To question a party under oath.

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To obtain documents from the opposing party.

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of privileged information that is generally protected from discovery?

Accepted Answer

Attorney-client communications.

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Witness statements from the plaintiff.

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Police reports related to the incident.

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Financial records of the defendant.

Question 58

A party failing to respond to a discovery request within the prescribed time frame may be subject to:

Accepted Answer

Sanctions, including default judgment or dismissal.

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Immediate trial without discovery.

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A reduction in their damages.

Question 59

The concept of 'proportionality' in discovery refers to:

Accepted Answer

The balance between the need for information and the burden of providing it.

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The number of discovery requests allowed per party.

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The time frame for completing discovery.