Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Kansas

I have been accused of embezzling funds from a previous employer and have received a "Request for Production" and an "Interrogatories Propounded to Defendant Request" from the employers lawyer. My question is do I have to provide all this information? What is the purpose of these requests and why are they needing the information? Why are they not just finding what I need to repay and charging me with the appropriate charges?


Asked on 11/02/09, 3:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sean Santoro Santoro Law Office

I assume you have not been criminally charged, but are being sued in civil court. In a civil action, either side has the right to demand documents or answers to submitted questions. This is called the 'discovery process'. The side receiving these demands can either answer them or object to them. If an objection is filed, either side can ask a judge to either excuse you from answering them or force you to answer them.You must provide the information unless a judge excuses you from answering.

The purpose of discovery is to develop evidence which can be used in court. You must decide if you want to contest the process, or if you want to make an offer of settlement to the employer.

I have handled numerous civil actions and settlements. If you want to discuss this further, feel free to email me at [email protected] or call me at 913 441 5025.

Sean Santoro/Santoro Law Office/Licensed in KS and MO

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Answered on 11/09/09, 10:14 am


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