What should I request for discovery?

What should I request for discovery?

Discovery includes:Request for Production of Documents: You can ask the plaintiff to produce documents that prove what they are claiming: like bills, their ledger and contract with you. Request for Interrogatories: You can ask the plaintiff to answer questions in writing about your case and the debt, like.

What happens if Discovery is not answered?

If answer is not made in that time, the party who issued discovery can request the court to enter sanctions against the non-answering party. Sanctions: Official penalty/punishment. Sanctions can include any “just” penalty including dismissing the case, striking pleadings and ordering payment of attorney fees.

What are the three forms of discovery?

That disclosure is accomplished through a methodical process called “discovery.” Discovery takes three basic forms: written discovery, document production and depositions.

What comes after discovery in a lawsuit?

After discovery has concluded, if the case does not settle and is not resolved by a motion for summary disposition or judgment, the case will go to trial. Trial requires extensive preparation on the part of attorneys. In a jury trial, the jury is the fact-finder; in a bench trial, the judge decides the facts.