Description: A South Carolina Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition of Defendant and 30(b)(5) Request for Production of Documents and/or Things — Discovery is a legal instrument used in the state of South Carolina to initiate a specific form of discovery in civil litigation proceedings. This notice is issued by the party seeking information (usually the plaintiff) to depose a corporate or organizational defendant, in order to obtain testimony and information from a designated representative of that defendant who can speak on its behalf. Along with the notice for deposition, a request for the production of relevant documents and/or things is also included. Keywords: — South Carolina: Referring to the state where the legal action takes place. — Notice: Formal communication signaling the intent to carry out a specific action within the legal process. — 30(b)(6): Refers to Rule 30(b)(6) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, which outlines the guidelines for deposing a corporate or organizational defendant. — Deposition: A legal process where sworn testimony is given outside the courtroom in response to questioning by the opposing party's attorney. — Defendant: The party against whom the legal action is filed or the entity being accused. — Request for Production of Documents and/or Things: A formal demand for the opposing party to provide relevant documents, records, or physical evidence related to the case. — Discovery: The pre-trial phase of a lawsuit where both parties exchange information and evidence to obtain a clear understanding of the case. Different types: There are no specific different types of South Carolina Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition of Defendant and 30(b)(5) Request for Production of Documents and/or Things — Discovery. However, the information sought and the specific details may vary from case to case based on the nature of the litigation. The content and scope of the notice may differ depending on the parties involved, the claims made, and the information required to bolster one's case and prepare for trial.