The first and most frequently discussed is the discovery rule. Under the discovery rule, an action accrues on the date when the plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known of the negligence and the harm that ensued. The time to file is suspended or tolled if this rule is applied.
A discovery response is essentially a choice that you make after receiving a request for information. The question then becomes, Should you comply or not?
Under the Maryland Rules, a party has the right to obtain discovery on any non-privileged matter that is relevant to the subject matter of the action.
As seen in this case, ignoring discovery requests can have disastrous consequences. The court has broad discretion to impose sanctions, including striking pleadings, entering default judgment, or dismissing a case altogether.
A party may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, and location of any documents or other tangible things and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of any discoverable matter, if the matter sought is relevant to the ...
Discovery requests and responses should not be sent to the Administrative Judge, except to support a motion. Am I Required to Participate in Discovery? Neither party is required to submit discovery requests to the other party.
You should, though, only make reasonable and relevant requests. Responses are typically required 30 days after receiving the request.
One limitation is the scope of discovery, which refers to the limits placed on the types of information that can be requested during the discovery phase. For example, parties cannot request information that is not relevant or proportional to the needs of the case.
Discovery is the formal process by which the parties to a case in court exchange information about the case. This includes information about the witnesses and evidence to be presented at trial. Its purpose is to make the parties aware of the evidence which may be presented at trial.