Give Me All of Your Documents!

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Article by Katherine Gallo published by Resolving Discovery Disputes Blog.

This article is specific to California practice but makes some useful points that can be applied to other State and Federal matters.  The article provides points as to best practices for drafting discovery requests.  A general discovery request that is overly broad and not tailored to the specific case is not likely to be helpful if you need to seek sanctions against the opposition if they fail to comply.

Categorize your requests for discovery and seek specific documents.  Don't lump everything together and ask for everything including the kitchen sink.  A properly worded discovery request can provide many benefits to counsel down the road as the litigation unfolds.