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abuse of discovery

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A quick definition of abuse of discovery:

Abuse of discovery is when someone misuses or overuses the process of gathering information in a legal case. This can happen when someone asks for too much information that is not needed or tries to use the process to harass or obstruct their opponent. It can also happen when someone does not respond properly to requests for information. Basically, it means not following the rules of the legal process when trying to get information for a case.

A more thorough explanation:

Abuse of discovery is when someone misuses or overuses the process of discovery in a legal case. Discovery is when both sides of a case exchange information and evidence before the trial. This helps each side prepare their case and prevents surprises during the trial.

Examples of abuse of discovery include:

  • Making requests for information that is not necessary or allowed
  • Conducting discovery for an improper purpose, such as to harass or obstruct the other side
  • Asking for more discovery than is necessary or appropriate for the case
  • Not responding adequately to proper discovery requests

For example, if a plaintiff in a personal injury case requests the defendant's medical records from the past 10 years, even though the injury occurred only 2 years ago, this would be an overbroad request and an abuse of discovery. It is not necessary or relevant to the case.

Another example would be if a defendant in a criminal case requests the victim's personal diary, even though it has nothing to do with the crime they are accused of. This would be an improper request and an abuse of discovery.

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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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5:21
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Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
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Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
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Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
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