Pre-trial Discovery & Subpoenas in Civil versus Common Law

Description

This Skill Bit talks about how Pre-trial discovery allows parties to exchange information and evidence before trial. Tools include interrogatories, requests for production, depositions, and requests for admission. Discovery aims to promote fairness, settlement, and efficient trials. A subpoena is a court order compelling testimony or document production. Types include subpoena ad testificandum (testimony) and subpoena duces tecum (documents). Failure to comply can lead to penalties.

Duration approx. 5 Min.

Tier: advanced