NCJ Number
6799
Journal
Washington Law Review Volume: 47 Issue: 3 Dated: (MAY 1972) Pages: 409-439
Date Published
Unknown
Length
31 pages
Annotation
DEPONENT MAY BE EXAMINED ABOUT ANYTHING, NOT PRIVILEGED, WHICH IS RELEVANT TO SUBJECT OF PENDING ACTION, WHETHER IT RELATES TO CLAIM OR DEFENSE OF ANY PARTY INVOLVED.
Abstract
THE PURPOSE OF DISCOVERY IS THE ELIMINATION OF PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM EACH PARTY PROCEEDING HIS OWN WAY IN PREPARATION AND INVESTIGATION OF HIS CASE WITHOUT THE OPPORTUNITY OF KNOWING AND EVALUATING THE POSITION OF THE OTHER PARTY. THERE ARE VARIOUS DISCOVERY TOOLS WHICH CAN BE USED IN CIVIL CASES. THE MOST COMMON OF THESE IS THE DEPOSITION BY WHICH DISCOVERY OF THE ADVERSE PARTY'S POSITION AND FACTS KNOWN BY HIM IS MADE. THE MOST COMMON USE OF THE DEPOSITION IS FOR CONTRADICTING OR IMPEACHING THE TESTIMONY OF THE DEPONENT AS A WITNESS. OTHER DISCOVERY TOOLS INCLUDE INTERROGATORIES TO PARTIES, PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EXAMINATION, AND ADMISSION OF FACTS.