Exam 5: Methods of Discovery

According to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, an unlimited number of interrogatories may be served on a party.

At the deposition on written questions, lawyers examine and cross-examine a witness who has received in advance written questions to be answered.

The party, to whom the request for admission is directed, files a written answer at any time after service of the request.

According to Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, under what circumstance will the deposition be used during a trial?

ESI is electronically saved information.

If an answer to the request for admission is not filed, the matter is considered by the court to be denied.

What is a demand for bill of particulars?

Define, compare, and contrast a motion for order compelling discovery and a subpoena.

In California, the bill of particulars must include a(n) ________ if the complaint contains a verification.

After an action has begun, any party to a suit may ask written questions, called ________, of any other party to the suit.

The testimony of a witness given under oath, but not in open court, is called the ________.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Request for admission

What defendant's property may the plaintiff enter when his or her request to permit entry on land has been approved?

On what person and when may interrogatories be served?

What happens if a party fails to file a written answer to the request for admission?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Production of documents and things

What is a legitimate reason for a request to permit entry on land?

In 2006, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were amended to include a definition of ESI.

Interrogatories may be answered during a telephone conversation.

Who gives the testimony under oath at the deposition?