Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio

Petition of Discovery

Could you direct me where I can find Ohio's laws for filing a ''Petition of Discovery''? And what is the difference between this and a ''Subpoena''? I am trying to obtain documents from a company and they won't release them until they receive signatures from the people involved, the people involved are refusing to sign. Those documents are an important determination if I proceed with filing a lawsuit.Thanks


Asked on 1/20/05, 8:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Chris Roderick Linton Belfance LLP

Re: Petition of Discovery

I think you are asking about filing a complaint for discovery. You can review the Ohio Civil Rules. It is essentally a complaint that will be filed with the clerk of courts.

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Answered on 1/20/05, 8:59 am
Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

Re: Petition of Discovery

You cannot use a subpoena or a letter for discovery until you have filed the lawsuit. You need to be very careful as to not put them on notice as to what you are looking for so they are not able to destroy it.

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Joe Jacobs

216-952-1990

216-227-0900

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Answered on 1/20/05, 1:00 pm


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