Exchange of information regarding all issues relevant to your divorce. The most frequently used forms of discovery are interrogatories and depositions.
Refers to the process by which a party to a legal action supplies the other party with certain relevant information and/or documents (as required by law or by a judge) either before or during the legal proceedings.
Phase of a case in which the litigants perform intensive fact-finding to determine if there exists evidence of discrimination sufficient to proceed with the case or matter.
a procedure utilized by the attorneys to the litigation to acquire information in preparation for trial
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The tool of litigation to learn facts in possession of other parties, which might be relevant to the litigation. Forms of discovery include Depositions, Interrogatories, Requests to Produce Documents, and Requests to Admit Facts.
The pretrial process in which one party gathers facts and information from the other party in preparation for trial.
Formal, pretrial investigation using interrogatories, depositions, and other methods. The investigation is governed by court rules.
The act of gathering information or evidence for use in a trial.
The pretrial process in an adversary proceeding by which participants must answer all questions and produce all documents concerning the facts of the case.
Pre-trial devices that may be used by one party to obtain facts and information about the case from the other party in order to prepare the case for trial. An example of a discovery device is interrogatories.
Part of the ratemaking process, after a rate or other filing and after suspension by the Commission which orders a hearing, where parties including the filing company can, through requests for data, obtain more information about the (rate) filing and the particular issues set for hearing.
After a lawsuit is filed, the parties are entitled to gather information from each other. That process is called discovery, and it can take the form of seeking information, documents, or other things which are relevant to the claims or defenses in the suit.
The name given pretrial devices for obtaining facts and information about the case.
Procedure by which each party supplies to the other a list of documents relevant to an application and allows the other party to inspect them
In a litigation the term is used to include any of the several devices that can be used to obtain facts and information about the case from an opposing party. These devices include (but are not necessarily limited to) interrogatories, depositions, production of documents, examinations of witnesses, or requests for admission of evidence.
a way for getting information from the other side or other people. Examples of discovery are interrogatories (written questions) and depositions (questions which are usually in person and recorded).
The process of obtaining information about the physical and logical devices connected to a SAN, either through in-band (fabric-based) or out-of-band (TCP/IP-based) queries.
Pre-trial process by which parties to a lawsuit exchange information with the other party
The procedures for exchanging information during case. Examples are interrogatories, depositions, and requests for admissions.
The disclosure by one party who needs this information to properly prosecutes or defends the case.
The legal process, generally conducted near the beginning of litigation, which enables parties of the litigation to obtain relevant records and information from each other.
The pretrial procedure in which the prosecuting or defense attorney receives evidence in the possession of the other, including witness statements, police reports, scientific examinations, etc. Discovery permits the attorneys to prepare their cases and helps to insure a fair trial.
A proceeding whereby one party to an action may learn of facts known by other parties or witnesses.
The process by which parties to a lawsuit are required before trial to disclose to the other side all evidence they expect to use as a part of their presentations in court or which they possess in relation to the other party’s claims or defenses. Class
The information-exchanging process of a legal proceeding, including serving and answering interrogatories and requests for production of documents, and taking depositions.
A procedure by which one party gains information or evidence held by another party.
(law) compulsory pretrial disclosure of documents relevant to a case; enables one side in a litigation to elicit information from the other side concerning the facts in the case
an informal procedure that takes place in a boardroom where only the lawyers and their clients are present along with a Court Reporter
The legal procedures used to gather all the facts necessary to settle a case or to prepare the case for trial.
The formal and informal exchange of information between sides in a lawsuit through interrogatories and deposition.
(1) in a civil case, pretrial procedures by which the lawyers representing the parties try to learn as much as they can about their opponents' cases by examining the witnesses, physical evidence, and other information that make up the case; (2) in a criminal case, a meeting of the defendant's attorney and the prosecutor in which the defendant's attorney requests disclosure of certain types of evidence against the defendant. The government may then make a discovery request of the defendant.
Procedures to bring forth evidence possessed by other parties or by independent witnesses. This includes the use of depositions, interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions, and demands for independent medical examinations, among others. Also called "disclosure".
A proceeding where one side of an action may be informed as to facts known by other parties or witnesses. Includes the exchange of reports, documents, etc.
The gathering of information in the form of facts and documents that are relevant to a cause of action and disclosed by a party at another partyâ€(tm)s request.
or Discovery in a Lawsuit or Document Discovery
The process of learning something that was unknown. The judgment collector often uses post judgment discovery methods such as subpoenas or interrogatories to obtain further information about the assets and income of a judgment debtor. One of the judgment collector’s most widely used methods of discovery in judgment collection is the judgment debtor examination. This tool allows the judgment collector to apply for an order requiring the judgment debtor to appear before the court for questioning. Code of Civil Procedure §708.110 authorizes the order, and if the judgment debtor fails to appear at the hearing, the judgment debtor may be arrested and brought before the court to face a contempt charge under Code of Civil Procedure §708.170.
In trial practice, the pretrial devices that can be used by a party to obtain facts and information about the case from the other party in order to assist the party's preparation for trial. Tools of discovery include: depositions upon oral and written questions, written interrogatories, requests for production of documents or things, requests for physical and mental examinations, and requests for admission.
Discovery is a phase of litigation that allows both sides in a lawsuit to "discover" information about the case. During this phase, the parties get documents and testimony from each other and third parties in order to prepare the case for trial. The purpose of the discovery phase is to provide parties with as much information about the case so that they will not be surprised at trial, and so they can settle the case before trial if they choose to do so.
The pre-trial process entered into by parties to a lawsuit to obtain facts, documents, and information about the case in preparation for trial.
A formal investigation governed by court rules that is conducted before a hearing commences. Discovery is not available in all types of cases but is generally available in more complex commercial litigation cases. It allows one party to require the other to produce documents which relate to matters which are in question in the proceedings.
The methods used by parties to a civil or criminal action to obtain information held by the other party that is relevant to the action.
A process for finding out relevant facts in a lawsuit before the trial begins. Discovery methods include depositions; inspections ("production") of documents, things or property; physical or mental examinations of persons; requests for admission of facts; and written interrogatories that the other side must answer.
a way for getting information from the other side or other people. Discovery methods include interrogatories (written questions which one side gives the other side to complete) and depositions (question and answer sessions conducted in person and recorded).
The procedure by which one or both parties disclose evidence which will be used at trial.
The pretrial process by which one party becomes aware of the evidence gathered by the other party.
the pretrial devices that can be used by one party to obtain facts and information about the case from the other party in order to assist the preparation of a case for trial.
Procedures used to obtain disclosure of evidence before trial.
Procedures by which one party to a lawsuit may obtain information relevant to the case which is held or known by the other party.
a term which, in the general sense, refers to the examination, investigation, and assessment of the facts and circumstances relative to the law suit, particularly as they relate to the one party's allegations and defenses or denials to the other party's claims. Lawyers use special documents like interrogatories, notices to produce documents, notices to take oral depositions, notices for depositions upon written questions, notices for inspection of property, notices of physical or mental examinations of a party, notices in lieu of subpoena, subpoenae duces tecum and ad testificandum, as well as requests for admissions, in the course of pursuing discovery.
The disclosure of pertinent facts of documents by either party prior to trial. This includes such things as interrogatories, requests to produce documents, and depositions.
The process by which lawyers learn about their opponent's case in preparation for trial. Typical tools of discovery include depositions, interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for documents. All of these devices help the lawyer learn the relevant facts and collect and examine any relevant documents or other materials.
This is a point in time during a legal proceeding that comes after the issue of complaint and prior to trial. Discovery is a process where evidentiary items are collected by each side and turned over (at the end of discovery)to the opposing side (except for privilege and confidential evidentiary items).
A proceeding whereby one party to an action may be informed as to facts known by other parties or witnesses.
The right of the accused to learn of, and review evidence (documents, statements or material objects) that the prosecutor or opposing counsel may use against him/her in court.
The legal process of exchanging information under oath. This allows the parties to obtain information to determine who is liable for what happened, who is at fault, and what damages you are entitled to receive.
The process, carried out prior to a trial or (sometimes) arbitration hearing, in which the disputants in a case exchange documents and other information that is pertinent to the case.
the process which allows any party to obtain information and documents relating to a dispute that are in the possession of another party or third parties. The parties are responsible for taking their own discovery and for filing any necessary motions to enforce the discovery rules, such as a motion for an order compelling discovery if a party has not filed replies.
A procedure by which each person involved in court proceedings gets to view documents held by the other people involved before the matter goes to trial.• Civil Courts• Family Court Procedures
The process by which one party obtains information from another party prior to a hearing.
The process by which parties learn or uncover information regarding a lawsuit. It includes written questions and oral depositions before a trial.
At any time during the case, preferably at the beginning, a party may file pleadings asking for discovery to learn about certain facts. Interrogatories, Request for Production of Documents, Request for Admissions, and Depositions are all forms of discovery. Almost always, there should be discovery before trial. In most cases, it is best to review discovery before a settlement offer is proposed. Generally, a party must respond to filed discovery within thirty days.
Formal procedures that allows all parties in a lawsuit to obtain relevant information from each other or from indepandent witnesses. These procedures may include depositions, interrogations, requests for production of documents, and demands for independent medical examinations.
Any method used to obtain information relevant to the case. Discovery includes such methods as interrogatories, depositions, requests for production of documents and even mental or physical examinations. This is a very important right. The goal of modern courts is to make sure everyone is aware of all the facts and to eliminate surprises. Sometimes if a person does not comply with reasonable discovery requests they can be sanctioned. If you do not disclose facts or witnesses in discovery you can be stopped from bringing them up or into court.
procedures used to learn facts necessary to settle or prepare a case for trial.
The process by which one party obtains information from the other party through things such as interrogatories and requests for the production of docu me nts and depositions.
A procedure by which documents relevant to a civil (q.v.) action are exchanged between the parties before the case comes on for hearing.
The pretrial process by which one party discovers the facts and evidence the opposing party will rely upon at trial.
Pretrial disclosure of pertinent facts and documents, including financial figures, by one or both parties.
the procedural means by which one party to an action is informed as to facts known by other parties or witnesses
the process of the formal exchange of information prior to the hearing and its various tools; e.g., interrogatories, request for admissions, production of documents or depositions.
Procedures used to absorb information that pertains to the credibility of the opposing party's case. The term may also be used for the interview procedure between the attorney and the client at the initial meeting. (See legal process and or the attorney section in your state)
Process of gathering information to use in court.
A pre-trial process in which each side requests relevant information and documents from the other. Parties must provide the requested information or documents or show good cause to the court why they should not have to do so.
(1) Pretrial information-gathering by both sides engaged in a lawsuit. (2) The pretrial procedure by which the parties to litigation obtain facts and information pertinent to the case from the other party in order to prepare for trial.
A pre-trial phase in which both parties must exchange all information relevant to the case - often in the form of records, depositions, and other documents - so that each side can fully prepare its case for trial.
Collecting information (facts, documents, or testimony) before trial. Discovery can be formal depositions, interrogatories, or requests for admissions. Or, it can be independent investigation or talking with the other side's lawyer.
The disclosure by the defendant of facts, titles, documents, and other things which are in his exclusive knowledge or possession, and which are necessary to a party seeking the discovery as part of a cause of action pending or to be brought in another court, or as evidence of his right or title in such proceeding.
A general term used to describe several pretrial devices (e.g., depositions and interrogatories) that enable lawyers to elicit information from the opposing side.
Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
In U.S. litigation, discovery is the process of plaintiff and defendant requesting and sharing information relevant to the litigation with each other.
Pre-trial procedure by which one party gains information held by another party. The scope of material available for discovery is quite broad; however, there is a balance between full and open discovery, and safeguard against unwarranted intrusions into the opponent's files.
The process in which a litigant learns of and discovers the underlying facts relevant to the divorce. In matrimonial actions in New York, discovery is limited to the financial issues (equitable distribution, maintenance and child support). There is no discovery on the grounds for divorce.
Pretrial process by which one party reveals, at other party's request, relevant information about the litigation.
Methods and procedures by which information is made available to each party prior to trial. Discovery may include depositions, interrogations, requests for production of documents, and demands for independent medical examinations.
It constitutes a procedure, part of the reconfiguration process. During this procedure, the reconfigurable terminal, supported by the necessary mechanisms, identifies its entrance in the coverage area of a RAT offering better opportunities and necessitates its reconfiguration.
Term for methods of obtaining evidence in advance of trial; includes interrogatories, depositions and inspection of documents.
The process by which lawyers learn about the opposing party's case during their preparation for trial. Typical tools of discovery include depositions, interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for documents.
The process of looking for information that is either previously known or unknown. Discovery usually involves but is not limited to the following procedures: admission of documents or plans, interrogatories, witness or specialist testimony, depositions, and other requests for the introduction of relevant information, documents or materials.
A pretrial proceeding where a party to an action may be informed of the facts known by other parties or witnesses.
Obtainment of information from the other spouse or from others.
Where one party obtains information or facts about the action pursuant to statutory rules.
Pre-trial action for the discovery of facts or information in connection with a lawsuit.
depositions and/or exchange of documents
The name for the pre-trial processes used by one party to obtain information about the case from another party in preparation for a hearing or trial.
A legal process by which lawyers are entitled to find out information from their adversary in a pending case.
Pre-trial process by which a party to an action secures information from his opponent as to facts or documents in the opponent's possession or control.
The pretrial process by which one party discovers the evidence that will be relied upon at trial by the opposing party.
In a lawsuit, each party has several months to discover information about the case, commonly by (1) sending the other side interrogatories (written questions), (2) deposing people who might be witnesses at trial (see "deposition," above), (3) requiring the other side to produce (turn over copies of) important documents, and (4) inspecting objects or places involved in the case. These activities are called discovery and do not involve the judge unless the parties begin to argue about the discovery process. Both sides may ask about information that might not be admitted as evidence at the trial, if the information is likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 26 (general info), 37 (consequences of not cooperating), 27-36 (specific procedures); see also Local Rules CV-26, CV-30, CV-32, CV-33, CV- 36, CV-37, CV-7(i).
Procedure to require opposing parties to produce information and things involved in the litigation not privileged or work product exempt..
The period after a lawsuit commences in which the parties exchange information and documents, depose each other's witnesses, and facilitate the analysis of employee data and preparation of expert reports.
the process by which the prosecutor and defense attorney learn of the evidence that the other party will present at trial.
The various legal processes which allow litigants to discover important facts about an opponent's position in a lawsuit.
An invention or, in litigation or interference proceedings, the process of retrieving pertinent information from the opponent's records under a court order.
Required disclosure, at a party’s request, of information that relates to the litigation. In divorce cases, it usually relates to financial information. Upstate, disclosure can also relate to grounds for divorce and custody issues.
the pretrial proceedings where a party to an action may be informed about (or "discover") the facts known by other parties or witnesses.
various procedures which enable the parties to an action to learn the factual details of the other side's case; includes written interrogatories, depositions, production of documents, and the like
The procedure where attorneys discover things about the other party's case while preparing for the trial. Discovery assists attorneys in learning facts about the case. This may include requests for documentation, interrogatories, or depositions.
A legal process that provides divorce information as a part of every court case. Each side may ask the other questions and request documents that have anything relevant to the case.
The name given to pretrial devices used to obtain facts and information about the case.
The process that requires the exchange of information between the parties in preparation for trial.
the efforts of a party to a lawsuit to get information about the other party's contentions before trial. The range of information which each party must exchange in discovery is broad, because all parties should go to trial with as much information and knowledge about the lawsuit as possible. During discovery a party may: (1) demand that the other party produce documents or other physical evidence, (2) request written interrogatories, which are questions and answers written under oath, and (3) take depositions, which involve an in-person session at which one party has the opportunity to ask oral questions of the other party or his or her witnesses.
Process of identifying electronic network information resources, usually through a surrogate, such as a URL; see also retrieval.
The gathering of information (facts, documents, or testimony) before a case goes to trial. Discovery may take the form of depositions, interrogatories, or requests for admissions, or it can take place more informally through independent investigation or conversations with opposing counsel.
The use of depositions, interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions, and demands for independent medical examinations, and other procedures to discover relevant evidence possessed by the other parties or by independent witnesses.
The pre-trial process in which a party to a lawsuit may obtain information from the opposing party and potential witnesses via demands for production of documents, depositions, written interrogatories, written requests for admissions of fact, examination of the scene, and employment of petitions and motions to enforce these rights.
Steps that a party takes before trial to obtain information from the other side in order to prepare for trial.
Procedure in which the prosecution shares required information with the defendant.
The right to examine information possessed by the opposing side before or during trial.
A process, carried out prior to a trial or dispute resolution hearing, in which disputants in a case exchange documents, or gather information that is pertinent to the case. Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) – A form of dispute resolution in which the legal and factual positions of the parties are presented to a neutral third party who is knowledgeable in the subject matter. This third party evaluates the position of each party and advises each side of the weaknesses and strengths in its position, and may offer an opinion regarding the outcome of a trial.
the process, pre-trial, where each party to a case will ask for documentation and information relevant to their case
In law, discovery is the pre-trial phase in a lawsuit in which each party through the law of civil procedure can request documents and other evidence from other parties or can compel the production of evidence by using a subpoena or through other discovery devices, such as requests for production and depositions.
