Discovery Sanction
/dɪˈskʌvəri ˈsæŋkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A penalty imposed by a court for failure to comply with discovery obligations in litigation.
The court issued a discovery sanction against the party for withholding relevant documents.
Forms
- discovery sanctions
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Commentary
Discovery sanctions range from fines to default judgments; drafters should specify conditions triggering sanctions clearly in procedural rules.
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