Chicago Illinois Sample Letter for Request for Deposition - Discovery

• Category: Letters - Legal - Discovery
• State: Multi-State
• City: Chicago
• Control #: US-0148LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Opposing Party's Attorney] [Opposing Party's Attorney's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Request for Deposition — Discovery Dear [Opposing Party's Attorney], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request your cooperation in scheduling a deposition as part of the discovery process in the case of [Case Name or Number], currently pending in the [Name of Court] in Chicago, Illinois. As you are aware, discovery is an essential phase in the litigation process, allowing parties to gather evidence and information necessary to present their case. In accordance with the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure and the Rules of the [Name of Court], I hereby request your cooperation in scheduling a deposition with the following information: 1. Deposition Witness: Please provide the name and contact information for the witness(BS) you would like to depose, including their expert qualifications if applicable. 2. Preferred Date and Time: Kindly suggest proposed dates and times for the deposition, considering the availability of all parties involved. Please state whether the deposition will be conducted remotely or in-person, depending on the circumstances and any applicable COVID-19 restrictions. 3. Location: If an in-person deposition is chosen, please identify a suitable location within the Chicago, Illinois area for the deposition to take place. 4. Duration: Please estimate the expected duration of the deposition to allow for proper planning and scheduling. 5. Documents and Exhibits: Pursuant to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules, please provide a list of all documents and exhibits that will be used or referred to during the deposition. 6. Any Additional Requests: If there are any specific requirements or needs for the deposition, such as the presence of a court reporter, interpreter, or videographer, please inform us in advance to make the necessary arrangements. Please respond to this letter within [reasonable timeframe — suggest at least 14 days] to discuss and finalize the details of the deposition. If you have any objections to this request or require additional information from our end, kindly communicate them promptly and provide a detailed explanation for your objections. In the spirit of cooperation, I am confident that we can efficiently conduct this deposition to advance our respective clients' interests and facilitate the resolution of this matter. I suggest we work together to promptly schedule and complete the deposition within a reasonable time frame to avoid unnecessary delays. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Position] [Law Firm Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Opposing Party's Attorney] [Opposing Party's Attorney's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Request for Deposition — Discovery Dear [Opposing Party's Attorney], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request your cooperation in scheduling a deposition as part of the discovery process in the case of [Case Name or Number], currently pending in the [Name of Court] in Chicago, Illinois. As you are aware, discovery is an essential phase in the litigation process, allowing parties to gather evidence and information necessary to present their case. In accordance with the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure and the Rules of the [Name of Court], I hereby request your cooperation in scheduling a deposition with the following information: 1. Deposition Witness: Please provide the name and contact information for the witness(BS) you would like to depose, including their expert qualifications if applicable. 2. Preferred Date and Time: Kindly suggest proposed dates and times for the deposition, considering the availability of all parties involved. Please state whether the deposition will be conducted remotely or in-person, depending on the circumstances and any applicable COVID-19 restrictions. 3. Location: If an in-person deposition is chosen, please identify a suitable location within the Chicago, Illinois area for the deposition to take place. 4. Duration: Please estimate the expected duration of the deposition to allow for proper planning and scheduling. 5. Documents and Exhibits: Pursuant to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules, please provide a list of all documents and exhibits that will be used or referred to during the deposition. 6. Any Additional Requests: If there are any specific requirements or needs for the deposition, such as the presence of a court reporter, interpreter, or videographer, please inform us in advance to make the necessary arrangements. Please respond to this letter within [reasonable timeframe — suggest at least 14 days] to discuss and finalize the details of the deposition. If you have any objections to this request or require additional information from our end, kindly communicate them promptly and provide a detailed explanation for your objections. In the spirit of cooperation, I am confident that we can efficiently conduct this deposition to advance our respective clients' interests and facilitate the resolution of this matter. I suggest we work together to promptly schedule and complete the deposition within a reasonable time frame to avoid unnecessary delays. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Position] [Law Firm Name]