Discovery
/dɪˈskʌvəri/
Definitions
- (n.) Pretrial procedure in which parties exchange information and gather evidence.
The plaintiff requested discovery to obtain the defendant's emails relevant to the case.
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- discoveries
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Commentary
Discovery is a key phase in civil litigation to prevent surprise and promote fairness through information exchange.
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