Request for Production

A formal discovery tool where one party asks the other to produce documents or electronically stored information (ESI) relevant to the case.
The defense filed a request for production seeking all emails related to the alleged breach of contract.
Hickman v. Taylor (1947) established the good cause standard for requests for production.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of materials can be requested?

Emails, contracts, financial records, photographs, and physical objects.

What are the limitations?

Must be relevant and not overly burdensome or oppressive.

What happens if a party fails to comply?

Sanctions like order compelling production or exclusion of evidence at trial.

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