Request for Production
/ˈrɛkwɛst fɔr prəˌdʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal legal request by one party to another for the production of documents, electronically stored information, or other tangible evidence relevant to a case.
The plaintiff served a request for production to obtain the defendant's business records.
Forms
- requests for production
Related terms
Commentary
Typically used in civil litigation during the discovery phase to gather evidence; must specify items with reasonable particularity.
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