METHODS OF LAB DISCOVERY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Subpoena aka subpoena ad testificandum - ANSWER-commands person to testify in
legal action
Subpoena duces tecum - ANSWER-commands person to appear/bring pertinent
papers/materials
Verbatim - ANSWER-word for word
Deposition on written questions - ANSWER-examination/cross-examination of witness
who has received written questions in advance
Cross questions - ANSWER-asked by deponent in response at deposition
Redirect questions - ANSWER-further questions in response to cross questions
Recross questions - ANSWER-even further questions in response to redirect questions
Impeach - ANSWER-call into question
Production of documents and things - ANSWER-request to inspect/copy dox or
test/sample tangible things
E-discovery - ANSWER-used to obtain ESI
Metadata (2) - ANSWER-invisibly stored data under computer dox; discoverable
Safe harbor provision - ANSWER-protects party from discovery sanctions when ESI is
lost in routine operations
Discovery sanctions - ANSWER-court ordered penalties for failure to produce evidence
Permission to enter on land - ANSWER-request to inspect land of/in control of party
Physical/mental examinations - ANSWER-used when there is controversy regarding
party's physical/mental state (only on motion for good cause, after notification of party)
Requests for admission - ANSWER-request for truth on matter relevant to case
Stipulation - ANSWER-agreement between parties of action (relating to proceedings)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Subpoena aka subpoena ad testificandum - ANSWER-commands person to testify in
legal action
Subpoena duces tecum - ANSWER-commands person to appear/bring pertinent
papers/materials
Verbatim - ANSWER-word for word
Deposition on written questions - ANSWER-examination/cross-examination of witness
who has received written questions in advance
Cross questions - ANSWER-asked by deponent in response at deposition
Redirect questions - ANSWER-further questions in response to cross questions
Recross questions - ANSWER-even further questions in response to redirect questions
Impeach - ANSWER-call into question
Production of documents and things - ANSWER-request to inspect/copy dox or
test/sample tangible things
E-discovery - ANSWER-used to obtain ESI
Metadata (2) - ANSWER-invisibly stored data under computer dox; discoverable
Safe harbor provision - ANSWER-protects party from discovery sanctions when ESI is
lost in routine operations
Discovery sanctions - ANSWER-court ordered penalties for failure to produce evidence
Permission to enter on land - ANSWER-request to inspect land of/in control of party
Physical/mental examinations - ANSWER-used when there is controversy regarding
party's physical/mental state (only on motion for good cause, after notification of party)
Requests for admission - ANSWER-request for truth on matter relevant to case
Stipulation - ANSWER-agreement between parties of action (relating to proceedings)
