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Motion to Compel

MO-shun tuh kum-PEL
A legal motion filed in court asking the judge to order another party to produce certain evidence or comply with a discovery request.
The plaintiff filed a motion to compel after the defendant failed to produce requested documents during discovery.
Hickman v. Taylor (1947) - The Supreme Court established the "work product doctrine," which protects certain materials prepared by an attorney in anticipation of litigation from discovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the grounds for filing a motion to compel?

Common grounds include the other party's failure to produce requested documents, answer interrogatories, or attend a deposition.

What happens if a motion to compel is granted?

If the motion is granted, the court will order the other party to produce the evidence or comply with the discovery request.

What are some defenses to a motion to compel?

The other party may argue that the requested evidence is irrelevant, overly burdensome, or protected by a privilege.

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