You use discovery to get information or evidence from the other side in a lawsuit that will help you make your case. In order to get the information you need, you must make a request using a specific procedure and written format, within a specific timeframe.

Sometimes, there are exceptions via a discovery rule, allowing for a delay to the statute of limitations to start the time tolling not on the date the incident occurred leading to injury but instead on the date of discovery of an injury or when damages were first reasonably discoverable, per 735 ILCS 5/13-214.3(b).

A party can only send 30 interrogatories. However, this number can be increased if the other party agrees or the court allows more. If there is more than one other party in the case, the requesting party must give copies to all other parties. A party who receives interrogatories has 28 days to answer or object.

Rule 45(a)(1)(C) is amended to recognize that electronically stored information, as defined in Rule 34(a), can also be sought by subpoena. Like Rule 34(b), Rule 45(a)(1) is amended to provide that the subpoena can designate a form or forms for production of electronic data.

The California discovery rule stops the clock on the statute of limitations until the plaintiff either finds out about the cause of action or has a good reason to do so. This rule comes into play when the plaintiff didn't realize, and a reasonable person wouldn't have realized, that they were harmed.

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Illinois Legal Aid Online provides a guided interview called an Easy Form that will help you fill out the forms. Discovery is used to gather information from another party in your case.Learn how and when to use it. The Court Forms Hub offers a variety of Court forms shown below. Supreme Court Rule Forms. All forms below with a "fillable icon" are documents that you can open "on-line", fill in the appropriate fields and then print on your printer. A form of the notice is appended to the rule. IL 462-0019A (R-01-09). In a minute or less, here are some considerations you should keep in mind for obtaining information after the close of discovery. Once you have identified previous discovery requests that would cover this material, you can approach opposing counsel.

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