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The process of discovery in a civil lawsuit allows a party to obtain information and documents relevant to the suit. This helps the parties know ahead of time what evidence might be presented at trial, or to resolve the case prior to trial. This class explores when and how to use two different tools for getting a party to a lawsuit to answer questions in writing – interrogatories and requests for admission (“RFAs”) – in California state court civil cases.

Class covers:

The purpose of interrogatories (questions to another party regarding contentions, facts, witnesses and documents in the case)
The purpose of requests for admissions (RFAs – statements another party must deny or admit)
Common uses for these discovery tools
How to use official “form" interrogatories and requests for admission
When to bring motions to compel responses
How to respond to these discovery requests, including how to make appropriate objections

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Presented by Bryan Hathorn:

Bryan Hathorn is an experienced attorney with a wealth of experience in legal matters ranging from complex commercial litigation to routine estate planning and business matters. Before starting his own firm, Mr. Hathorn worked at two large international firms, clerked for the Tennessee Supreme Court, and earned numerous accolades in law school--including being named outstanding graduate of his law school class at the University of Tennessee. Mr. Hathorn is a former research scientist and uses a detailed and analytic approach in the practice of law. He is widely published in both scientific and legal matters, has been an invited lecturer on a range of scientific and legal topics.

Registration fee: FREE

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Interrogatories & RFA: Getting Another Party to Answer Questions in Writing