Requests for Admission
/rɪˈkwɛsts fɔr ədˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Written statements served by one party to another in litigation, requesting admission of the truth of certain facts or genuineness of documents to streamline trial issues.
The plaintiff served requests for admission to simplify the facts for trial.
Forms
- request for admission
Related terms
Commentary
Used primarily in civil litigation to reduce evidentiary disputes, requests for admission are a strategic tool; drafting should focus on clear, concise statements to avoid objections.
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