What discovery devices are commonly available?

What discovery devices are commonly available?

• A. Subpoenas
• B. Interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions, and depositions.
• C. Trial subpoenas, interrogatories, and orders to compel production.
• D. Motions for summary judgment and subpoenas.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is the set of tools you use in pretrial discovery to obtain information from the other side. The four common discovery devices are interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions, and depositions. Interrogatories are written questions you send to the other party, who must provide sworn written answers. Requests for production ask the other side to hand over documents and other tangible materials for inspection. Requests for admissions are statements the other party must admit or deny, which helps narrow issues for trial. Depositions involve oral questioning under oath with a record of the testimony, allowing real-time cross-examination and the opportunity to observe credibility. Subpoenas can be used to compel nonparties to provide information or appearance, but they’re more about extending discovery to nonparties and are not the core set of discovery tools between parties. The other options mix trial-related items or enforcement/motion tools (like trial subpoenas, orders to compel, or motions for summary judgment), which aren’t the standard discovery devices used to gather initial information from the opposing party.

The main idea is the set of tools you use in pretrial discovery to obtain information from the other side. The four common discovery devices are interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions, and depositions. Interrogatories are written questions you send to the other party, who must provide sworn written answers. Requests for production ask the other side to hand over documents and other tangible materials for inspection. Requests for admissions are statements the other party must admit or deny, which helps narrow issues for trial. Depositions involve oral questioning under oath with a record of the testimony, allowing real-time cross-examination and the opportunity to observe credibility.

Subpoenas can be used to compel nonparties to provide information or appearance, but they’re more about extending discovery to nonparties and are not the core set of discovery tools between parties. The other options mix trial-related items or enforcement/motion tools (like trial subpoenas, orders to compel, or motions for summary judgment), which aren’t the standard discovery devices used to gather initial information from the opposing party.