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During the discovery process, parties to a lawsuit may use a variety of tools to obtain information, including written interrogatories, depositions, requests for admissions, and requests for production of documents. The specific discovery tools used will depend on the nature of the case and the issues involved.
(a) A defendant may propound interrogatories to a party to the action without leave of court at any time. (b) A plaintiff may propound interrogatories to a party without leave of court at any time that is 10 days after the service of the summons on, or appearance by, that party, whichever occurs first.
How Does Discovery Work? There are four main types of discovery requests: (1) depositions; (2) interrogatories; (3) requests for admissions; and (4) requests for the production of documents. Depositions are formal witness interviews.
The Benefits of Discovery for Both Plaintiffs and Defendants Helps plaintiffs and defendants understand the legal issues at play in the case and better prepare for trial. During discovery, each party can obtain facts from the other through requests for admission, interrogatories, documents, depositions, and more.
235 (SB235) into law, which amends California Code of Civil Procedure section 2016.090. It institutes a new procedure for initial disclosures of information and documents. Beginning on January 1, 2024, parties will be required to make initial witness and document disclosures within 60 days of another party's request.
You have 45 days from the service of the most recent responses to ask the court to make an order requiring an answer. If the response was served by mail, 5 extra days are added. If the last day falls on a weekend or court holiday, the last day to file rolls to the next court date.
A party or other person may serve documents electronically directly, by an agent, or through a designated electronic filing service provider.
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.
Timeframe for discovery If you are the plaintiff, you can begin discovery 10 days after you serve the first papers in the case or anytime after the defendant files a response. If you are the defendant, you may begin discovery as soon as the case is filed.