If you or the other side want to ask the court to do something in a case, you must ask in written court papers called a Motion or an Order to Show Cause. Each party is allowed to take up to ten depositions without the judge's permission.Civ. R. 26(B)(3)(a) now requires civil litigants to make certain disclosures early in a case without waiting for a specific discovery request. Pursuant to Civil Rule 37, before filing any discovery motions, counsel shall make reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute. Your legal argument should be brief and to the point. Note that discovery in a habeas proceeding is only available for a reason the court feels is adequate ("good cause") and is not automatic. Below is a selection of forms for various Franklin County Courts. Call the Franklin County Law Library at 614-525-4971 for assistance. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view, fill out, or print them. If the other party does not consent, the party requesting a continuance must show good cause.