In many civil actions, before the case is resolved there takes place a process known as pretrial discovery. This summary describes this process.Each of these Parts is further divided into two sections: discovery in federal cases and discovery in New York state cases. B. Civil Discovery. 1. Introduction. CPLR 3120: Discovery and production of documents and things for inspection, testing, copying or photographing. This portion of our website is dedicated to providing personal injury lawyers with example documents that may assist in handling personal injury claims. Upon a defendant's request, the government must disclose to the defendant, and make available for inspection, copying, or photographing, all of the following: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to Rule 3120 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules,. (a) Motion for an Order Compelling Disclosure or Discovery. Parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action.