Motion in Limine
A pretrial motion asking the court to rule in advance on whether particular evidence may be used at trial.
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Interrogatories
Written questions one party serves on another party, answered in writing under oath.
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Requests for Production of Documents
Requests that another party produce documents, electronically stored information or tangible things, or permit inspection.
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Requests for Admission
Written requests asking another party to admit the truth of specific matters.
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Motion to Withdraw or Amend Admissions
A request to withdraw or change an admission — including one deemed admitted because no response was served in time.
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Depositions
Questioning of a witness under oath, outside court, with a record made of the testimony.
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Subpoena
A court command requiring a person — often a nonparty — to testify or produce documents.
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Entry of Default and Default Judgment
The two-step procedure that applies when a party against whom relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend.
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Motion to Set Aside a Default
A request to undo an entry of default, or a default judgment.
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Rule 26(f) Conference and Discovery Plan
The meeting where the parties discuss the case and prepare a proposed discovery plan for the court.