Understanding the Discovery Process in Legal Cases
Hi, my name is Dillan Savage of Wirth Law Office – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Today we are going to have a broad look at what discovery is and what its function is in a case.
Discovery is a tool that we use during court cases to request certain information from the other party. It is a statutory requirement that they respond to that within a certain amount of time with a reasonable effort to produce what we have requested.
Key Components of Discovery
Discovery is broken down into three parts: admissions, interrogatories, and productions. Admissions involve literally asking them to admit certain information, while interrogatories are a series of questions that they must answer with sentence-like responses.
Finally, productions require the other party to produce certain documents. This process must be reasonable, but you can ask pretty much anything as long as it is focused on the case itself and reasonably pointed towards something that could be used in this case or to further the case in some way.
The Importance of Discovery in Legal Proceedings
Discovery is crucial as it prevents surprises during the trial. Without it, one party might have to resort to hiring a private investigator, or they may completely lack access to essential information necessary for the case.
For instance, you might not be able to obtain the other party’s financial records or text messages otherwise inaccessible. Discovery is a very useful tool that attorneys rely heavily on; it is essential for ensuring that you can move forward with complete knowledge before going to trial.
How Discovery Enhances Legal Representation
To summarize again, discovery is a tool that we use to obtain information from the other party so we are better able to represent our client in a case. This process ensures that we are not taken by surprise at trial, ultimately leading to a more effective legal strategy.
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