Knowra Discovery (law) Discovery (law) Discovery is the pretrial process by which parties obtain relevant information and evidence from one another and third parties. Its procedures and scope depend on the court system and type of case.
Deposition (law) : A deposition is sworn testimony taken outside court, usually with attorneys questioning a witness and a transcript or recording preserved. It lets parties question witnesses under oath before trial.
Relevance (law) : Legal relevance is the connection between evidence and a fact that matters under the governing law. Discovery requests generally must seek information relevant to claims or defenses.
Electronic discovery : Electronic discovery is the identification, preservation, collection, review, and production of electronically stored information in legal matters. Emails, messages, and databases make digital information a major discovery source.
Preliminary investigation : A preliminary investigation is fact-gathering conducted before or outside formal legal proceedings. Unlike discovery, informal investigation does not rely on the lawsuit's compulsory procedures.
Discovery sanctions : Discovery sanctions are court-imposed consequences for violating discovery rules or orders. Failure to preserve or produce information can lead to penalties and restrictions.
Interrogatories : Interrogatories are written questions one party sends another, which must answer them in writing under oath. They obtain structured written answers directly from an opposing party.
Attorney-client privilege : Attorney-client privilege protects certain confidential communications between a lawyer and client made for obtaining or providing legal advice. It can shield relevant communications from compelled disclosure.
Expert witness : An expert witness is a qualified person who offers specialized opinions in legal proceedings. Expert disclosures and depositions let parties examine opposing experts' methods and opinions.
Motion to compel : A motion to compel asks a court to order a party or person to comply with a legal obligation. It is a remedy when a discovery request is resisted or left unanswered.
Spoliation of evidence : Spoliation of evidence is the loss, alteration, or destruction of material evidence relevant to legal proceedings. Evidence destruction can undermine discovery and trigger court remedies.
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