Discovery A formal investigation -- governed by court rules -- that is conducted before trial by both parties. Discovery allows each party to question the other parties, and sometimes witnesses.
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in law: see procedure; evidence.
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Procedure - in law, the rules that govern the obtaining of legal redress.
Discovery definition:
The making known to the other side of a law suit, of all relevant evidence.
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Discovery: The name given pretrial devices for obtaining facts and information about the case.
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Discovery: 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.
Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
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Discovery: 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.
DISCOVERY: 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).
discovery - The process through which parties to an action are allowed to obtain relevant information known to other parties or nonparties before trial.
Discovery: 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.
Discovery Obtainment of information from the other spouse or from others.
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Discovery - A pretrial proceeding where a party to an action may be informed about (or "discover") the facts known by other parties or witnesses.
discovery pl: -erĀ-ies 1 : the act or process of discovering 2 : something discovered [applied for a patent for the ] 3 a : the methods used by parties to a civil or criminal action to obtain information ...
Discovery - 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.
discovery and disclosure: Rules 26-37; the processes by which litigants may learn before trial what evidence their opponent intends to rely on. Discovery may include depositions, interrogatories, requests for documents, physical examinations, etc.
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Exchange of information, such as exhibits and information about what the testimony will be, prior to a hearing.
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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.
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Various pre-trial procedures including depositions, interrogatories and requests for production, whereby parties obtain evidence to be used at trial.
Discovery of the Elements
As noted above, some of the elements were discovered in prehistoric times but were not recognized as elements.
Discovery: A formal request by one party in a lawsuit to disclose information or facts known by other parties or witnesses.
Dismissal: A judge's decision to end the case.
DISCOVERY: Part of the pre-trial litigation process during which each party requests relevant information and documents from the other side in an attempt to "discover" pertinent facts.
Discovery - Investigation and gathering of information by opposing parties prior to going to trial.
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n. the entire efforts of a party to a lawsuit and his/her/its attorneys to obtain information before trial through demands for production of documents, depositions of parties and potential witnesses, ...
discovery: The gathering of information (facts, documents, or testimony) before a case goes to trial. Discovery is done in many ways, such as through depositions, interrogatories, or requests for admissions.
discovery General term referring to various procedures, such as interrogatories and depositions, by which the parties attempt to learn the facts of a case prior to trial.
DISCOVERY -- The process of gathering and preserving evidence prior to trial in a civil or criminal case. See also DEPOSITION, INTERROGATORIES.
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A procedure by which documents relevant to a civil (q.v.) action are exchanged between the parties before the case comes on for hearing.
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The efforts to obtain information before a trial by demanding documents, depositions, questions and answers written under oath, written requests for admissions of fact, and the examination of the scene, for example.
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Discovery is the pre trial process where each side in a litigated matter obtains information held by the other side. In a matrimonial action, both sides are required to exchange statements of net worth, W-2s, tax returns and pay stubs.
Discovery: The pretrial process by which one party discovers the evidence that will be relied upon in the trial by the opposing party.
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Demand for discovery
Demand by the defense attorney to the State Attorney to furnish material information on a case.
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Examination for DiscoveryIn civil proceedings, a process by which the parties to an action question one another, or another person, under oath or affirmation on the facts and issues. A record is produced of the questions and answers given.
Examination For Discovery:
A legal proceeding whereby one party examines the party on the other side, usually under oath for the purpose of confirming facts and perhaps obtaining admissions from that other party.
Execution:
To carry out.
When a bill for discovery has been filed, for example, the defendant must answer every material fact which is charged in the bill, and the test in these cases seems to be that when, if the defendant should answer in the affirmative, ...
A bill of discovery, emphatically so called, is one which prays for the discovery of facts resting within the knowledge of the person against whom the bill is exhibited, or of deeds, writings, or other things in his custody or power.
Therefore, in most jurisdictions, either at the direction of the court or upon motion of a party, judges will hold case management conferences to set schedules for discovery, coordinate trial, ...
discovery - In a general sense, the ascertainment of that which was previously unknown.
for discovery of documents, hence called affidavit of documents. Affidavits are sometimes necessary as certificates that certain formalities have been duly and legally performed (such as service of proceedings, &c.).
DEPOSITION: Part of the pre-trial discovery (fact-finding) process in which a witness testifies under oath. A deposition is held out of court with no judge present, but the answers often can be used as evidence in the trial.
Request for Production: Part of the Discovery process. One attorney asks that the other side produce financial documents he or she feels are necessary to the case.
Residence: The place where a spouse lives.
The rules used to handle a civil case from the time the initial complaint is filed through pretrial discovery, the trial itself and any subsequent appeal.
The specification must conclude with a claim particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the applicant regards as his invention or discovery.
Securities dispute resolution: Discovery
Securities dispute resolution: Enforcing awards
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Post-trial - Refers to items happening after the trial, i.e., post-trial motions or post-trial discovery.
Pour-Over will - A will that leaves some or all estate assets to a trust established before the will-maker's death.
Upon discovery of a stolen vehicle with such a mark, the law enforcement officials might include "George" in the list of suspects because the evidence at the crime scene is consistent with his "modus operandi."
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A rule that protects materials prepared by a lawyer in preparation for trial from being seen and used by the adversary during discovery or trial.
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Request for production of documents - A direction or command served upon another party for production of specified documents for review with respect to a suit; a discovery devise.
Request to admit See, Request for Admission.
A rule that keeps communications between an attorney and her client confidential and bars them from being used as evidence in a trial, or even being seen by the opposing party during discovery.
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Interrogatories - A set or series of written questions propounded to a party, witness, or other person having information or interest in a case; a discovery device.
discovery of an elder's signature being forged for financial transactions or for the titles of his/her possessions;
sudden appearance of previously uninvolved relatives claiming their rights to an elder's affairs and possessions; ...
PLEADING - A formal statement, generally written, propounding the case of action or the defense of a legal case. Pleadings may also have specific titles such as "Motion to Suppress," "Motion in Limine" or "Discovery Motion, ...
A wrongful act by a person who prevents or disturbs another in the performance of his usual activities, or in the conduct of his business. 2. In patent law, a situation wherein two people claim the rights to the same invention or discovery.
Discovery: Sworn disclosure of documents and records. Certain types of document which are "privileged" need not be discovered, but they must be identified to the other side.
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