Civ (Discovery)

Question 1

What can be discovered?

Answer 1

Any non-privileged, relevant matter

Question 2

Does a party have to submit a request for the names of individuals likely to have discoverable information?

Answer 2

NO

No, even if you dont plan to use them at trial

Question 3

T/F

Work Product Doctrine is an absolute immunity

Answer 3

False, it is a qualfied immunity

Question 4

The WPD protects documents made:

Answer 4

In anticipation of litigation by anyone, does not have to be made by a lawyer

Question 5

How can an opposing party get around the WPD?

Answer 5

If they can show:
1. a substantial need
2. undue hardship

Question 6

When are sanctions appropiate as it relates to discovery?

Answer 6

When a motion to compel is ignored. But if the motion is not ignored, opposing party only has to pay cose associated with obtaining the motion.

Question 7

Interrogatories cannot be served until the parties have:

Answer 7

have conferred to arrange for initial disclosures and prepare a discovery plan

Question 8

Legal claims are tried before

Answer 8

Equitable claims