San Jose California Discovery - Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel regarding Deposition and Subpoena Duces Tecum

• Category: Letters - Legal - Discovery
• State: Multi-State
• City: San Jose
• Control #: US-0480LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. Subject: Request for Deposition and Subpoena Ducks Cecum — Case Related Information [Your Name] [Your Law Firm] [Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Opposing Counsel's Name] [Opposing Counsel's Law Firm] [Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Dear [Opposing Counsel's Name], RE: Case Name: [Case Name] Case Number: [Case Number] Discovery Request: Deposition and Subpoena Ducks Cecum I hope this letter finds you well. I am representing [Your Client's Name], the plaintiff/defendant, in the above-mentioned case pending in [Court Name]. I am writing to formally request your cooperation in conducting a deposition and to subpoena duces tecum to obtain the necessary information for the purposes of discovery in this case. 1. Deposition: Our client seeks to depose the following individual(s) in relation to the case. Please provide the names and contact information of all relevant parties, including any expert witnesses. a) [Name of Witness 1] b) [Name of Witness 2] c) [Name of Witness 3] We propose the deposition(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreeable date, time, and location within [County Name]. Please offer three preferred dates and times for us to select accordingly. The deposition(s) will be conducted in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and any applicable local rules. We request that you kindly comply with these rules and provide the appropriate notice to the witnesses. Additionally, please confirm if any interpreter services are required. 2. Subpoena Ducks Cecum: In accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure section 2020.410 and any other applicable statutes and rules, we intend to serve a subpoena duces tecum upon [Identify the party or entity in possession of the requested documents] to produce the following documents and tangible things: a) [Describe the specific documents and tangible things being sought] b) [Add more items if necessary] Please provide us with the full contact information of the party or entity in possession of the requested documents, including their name, address, phone number, and any other relevant details. We propose a deadline of [Date], within 30 days from the date of this letter, for the production of the subpoenaed documents. If this timeframe poses any difficulties, kindly notify us in writing and suggest an alternative timeline. To ensure compliance with applicable procedures, we kindly request your assistance in providing the necessary subpoenas and accompanying documents for our review and approval, as required by the court rules. We will prepare and serve the approved subpoenas promptly upon receipt. Your cooperation in promptly providing the requested deposition dates, witness details, contact information, and any relevant documents should aid us in expediting the discovery process and reaching a just resolution in a timelier manner. We kindly request that all responses and information pertaining to this letter be provided in writing, preferably via email, to maintain proper documentation and ensure clear communication. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or via email at [Your Email Address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm] [Your Bar Number, if applicable]

Subject: Request for Deposition and Subpoena Ducks Cecum — Case Related Information [Your Name] [Your Law Firm] [Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Opposing Counsel's Name] [Opposing Counsel's Law Firm] [Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Dear [Opposing Counsel's Name], RE: Case Name: [Case Name] Case Number: [Case Number] Discovery Request: Deposition and Subpoena Ducks Cecum I hope this letter finds you well. I am representing [Your Client's Name], the plaintiff/defendant, in the above-mentioned case pending in [Court Name]. I am writing to formally request your cooperation in conducting a deposition and to subpoena duces tecum to obtain the necessary information for the purposes of discovery in this case. 1. Deposition: Our client seeks to depose the following individual(s) in relation to the case. Please provide the names and contact information of all relevant parties, including any expert witnesses. a) [Name of Witness 1] b) [Name of Witness 2] c) [Name of Witness 3] We propose the deposition(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreeable date, time, and location within [County Name]. Please offer three preferred dates and times for us to select accordingly. The deposition(s) will be conducted in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and any applicable local rules. We request that you kindly comply with these rules and provide the appropriate notice to the witnesses. Additionally, please confirm if any interpreter services are required. 2. Subpoena Ducks Cecum: In accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure section 2020.410 and any other applicable statutes and rules, we intend to serve a subpoena duces tecum upon [Identify the party or entity in possession of the requested documents] to produce the following documents and tangible things: a) [Describe the specific documents and tangible things being sought] b) [Add more items if necessary] Please provide us with the full contact information of the party or entity in possession of the requested documents, including their name, address, phone number, and any other relevant details. We propose a deadline of [Date], within 30 days from the date of this letter, for the production of the subpoenaed documents. If this timeframe poses any difficulties, kindly notify us in writing and suggest an alternative timeline. To ensure compliance with applicable procedures, we kindly request your assistance in providing the necessary subpoenas and accompanying documents for our review and approval, as required by the court rules. We will prepare and serve the approved subpoenas promptly upon receipt. Your cooperation in promptly providing the requested deposition dates, witness details, contact information, and any relevant documents should aid us in expediting the discovery process and reaching a just resolution in a timelier manner. We kindly request that all responses and information pertaining to this letter be provided in writing, preferably via email, to maintain proper documentation and ensure clear communication. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or via email at [Your Email Address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm] [Your Bar Number, if applicable]