[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] Clerk of Court [Courthouse Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Joint Motion for Leave to Propound Additional Discovery Case No: [Case Number] Dear Clerk of Court, I am writing to file a Joint Motion for Leave to Propound Additional Discovery in the above-mentioned case. Please find enclosed the necessary documents and related information to facilitate the filing. As per the North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 26, we respectfully request permission from the court to initiate the process of additional discovery. The purpose of this joint motion is to obtain an extension of the discovery period and expand the scope of discovery in order to gather crucial evidence to support our respective clients' positions. The parties involved, namely [Plaintiff's Name] and [Defendant's Name], have reached an agreement on the need for additional discovery to facilitate a fair and just resolution of this case. This motion is jointly submitted and supported by both parties, signifying our mutual commitment to comply with the discovery process and uncover all relevant facts related to this lawsuit. To ensure a comprehensive and efficient discovery process, we respectfully request the court's permission to take the following additional steps: 1. Interrogatories: Allow the parties to pose written questions to one another, seeking specific information, documents, or admissions that may be relevant to the case. The requested extension will enable us to serve and respond to additional interrogatories within the designated time frame. 2. Requests for Production: Allow the parties to request the production of documents, electronically stored information (ESI), or other tangible items relevant to the dispute. Granting this motion would allow us to serve and respond to additional requests for production during the extended discovery period. 3. Depositions: Permit the parties to conduct additional depositions of witnesses, experts, or any other individuals with information that may be material to the case. The joint motion seeks to extend the deadline for conducting depositions to ensure a thorough examination of all relevant parties. 4. Expert Witnesses: Allow the parties to disclose additional expert witnesses and exchange reports within an extended timeline. This will provide an opportunity to present expert testimony crucial to the understanding and resolution of complex issues involved in this case. 5. Any other relevant discovery methods or actions that the court deems necessary for a fair and just resolution of this matter. We assure the court that this motion is not intended to cause any unnecessary delay or burden in this litigation process. Instead, it serves as a means to complete discovery effectively, ensuring the parties have access to the necessary evidence to present their respective cases fully. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or via email at [Email Address]. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Attorney's Name, if applicable] [Your Bar Number, if applicable]