Civil Litigation & Trial Support Flashcards
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What is a 'deposition' in civil litigation?
Answer: Sworn out-of-court oral testimony recorded for use in litigation
A deposition is oral testimony given under oath outside of court, typically before trial, where attorneys question witnesses and a court reporter transcribes the testimony.
What are 'interrogatories' in civil discovery?
Answer: Written questions submitted to the opposing party that must be answered under oath
Interrogatories are written discovery questions submitted to an opposing party that must be answered in writing and under oath within a specified time period.
What is a 'request for production of documents' (RFP) in civil discovery?
Answer: A discovery tool requesting a party to produce specified documents or electronically stored information
A request for production of documents is a discovery device asking the opposing party to provide documents, electronically stored information, or tangible items relevant to the litigation.
What is a 'request for admissions' in civil litigation?
Answer: A written request asking the opposing party to admit or deny specific factual statements
A request for admissions asks the opposing party to admit or deny specific factual statements, narrowing the issues in dispute and simplifying trial preparation.
What does 'attorney-client privilege' protect in the discovery context?
Answer: Confidential communications between an attorney and their client from compelled disclosure
Attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between an attorney and their client from being disclosed in discovery or court proceedings, encouraging candid legal consultation.
What is a 'motion to compel' in civil litigation?
Answer: A motion asking the court to order the opposing party to comply with discovery obligations
A motion to compel is filed when a party fails to adequately respond to discovery requests, asking the court to order the non-complying party to fulfill its discovery obligations.
What is 'electronic discovery' (e-discovery)?
Answer: The identification, collection, review, and production of electronically stored information in litigation
E-discovery refers to the process of identifying, collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI)—such as emails, databases, and digital files—in litigation.