This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Requesting Discovery Form Without A Lawyer In Washington
Category:
State:
Multi-State
Control #:
US-0009LTR
Format:
Word;
Rich Text
Instant download
Description
Form popularity
FAQ
Conclusion: Following discovery, the lawsuit needs a final conclusion. Most cases settle, with mediation being the most common means of reaching settlement. If settlement efforts fail, then the final outcome is determined by trial.
The rules of practice require that responses to interrogatories are provided under oath, which in your case, would be taken by a Notary. If it is not done, the other side can compel you to do it this way, so doing it now would be best.
Unless agreed by the parties and with the permission of the court, all discovery shall be completed within 60 days of the demand, or 90 days of service of the summons and complaint, or counterclaim, or cross complaint, whichever is longer. This revision is advisable for several reasons.
What is the Discovery Rule? The discovery rule allows plaintiffs to extend the statute of limitations on the basis that they had not reasonably discovered that they had a claim in time to meet the deadline.
Unless agreed by the parties and with the permission of the court, all discovery shall be completed within 60 days of the demand, or 90 days of service of the summons and complaint, or counterclaim, or cross complaint, whichever is longer. This revision is advisable for several reasons.
Interrogatories may, without leave of court, be served upon the plaintiff after the summons and a copy of the complaint are served upon the defendant, or the complaint is filed, whichever shall first occur, and upon any other party with or after service of the summons and complaint upon that party.
Parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action, whether it relates to the claim or defense of the party seeking discovery or to the claim or defense of any other party, including the existence, description, nature, custody, ...
If the parties are having a dispute, either party can file a motion with the court asking the judge to order the other side to respond to discovery requests or punish the other side for failing to respond to discovery requests or for making unreasonable discovery requests.
Discovery requests typically follow a common format that you can mirror. First, list instructions detailing the request for production. Be sure to mention Rule 34 and Rule 26(b), which outline the scope of the discovery request. It's also necessary to include a section with definitions.
The best evidence rule requires the production of an original writing, except when its unavailability is satisfactorily explained, when an effort is being made to prove the terms of a writing, but it has no application to an attempt to prove the existence of a writing. McCormick, Evidence § 198 (1954).
More info
You do not need court permission to do discovery. How do I get my discovery requests to the other party?You have a constitutional right to represent yourself. As part of that, you can seek discovery production from the State. Can I use discovery to get information from someone who is not a party to the case, like my ex's employer? You can try, but it is hard to do without a lawyer. Here you will find forms that are used statewide in Washington Courts. All you need to do is tell your judge what you need and ask them to order the opposing party to provide it within a set number of days. This is a how-to guide on interrogatories and requests for production in Washington divorce and family law cases. Download Form (only for Washington State).
