Discovery Motion
/dɪsˈkʌvəri ˈmoʊʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request submitted to a court to obtain evidence from the opposing party during pretrial proceedings.
The attorney filed a discovery motion to compel the release of relevant documents.
Forms
- discovery motion
- discovery motions
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Commentary
Discovery motions are strategic tools in litigation used to obtain evidence; clarity and specificity in drafting these motions improve chances of judicial approval.
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