Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

When does the defendant get access to the proof connecting him with the damage plaintiff claims?


Asked on 10/20/09, 4:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Mark Saltzman, MBA, JD Law Offices of Mark E. Saltzman

Generally, after a case is filed, there is a period of time when the parties can conduct "discovery." Each party can gather information from the other parties by (1) written interrogatories; (2) requests for production of documents and inspection of things and places; (3) requests for admissions; and (4) depositions. Additionally, the parties may subpena records from non-party witnesses and take depositions of non-parties.

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Answered on 10/20/09, 4:44 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Throughout the discovery process of interrogatories, document demands, depositions and requests of admissions once appropriate. If you don't know how to effectively do these things or protect your legal rights, then you should hire and attorney that does, assuming you are not in small claims court where no attorneys are allowed. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 10/21/09, 4:30 pm


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