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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION JANINE HITMAN and TIMOTHY GIOVANNI, individually jointly, MAS and Plaintiffs, v. CANNERY CASINO RESORTS, LLC, a Nevada limited

How to fill out motion to compel discovery

How to fill out motion to compel discovery:

1. Begin by including your name, the court's name, and the case number at the top of the motion.
2. State the parties involved in the case, including their names and affiliations.
3. Provide a brief background of the case, outlining the relevant facts and issues at hand.
4. Clearly state the purpose of the motion, which is to compel the opposing party to comply with the discovery requests.
5. List the specific discovery requests that have been made and have not yet been adequately fulfilled by the opposing party.
6. Explain why the discovery requests are necessary for the fair resolution of the case and how the opposing party's lack of cooperation is prejudicing your ability to present your case.
7. Offer any supporting evidence or documentation that may strengthen your argument, such as correspondence or previous court orders related to discovery.
8. Discuss any attempts made to resolve the issue informally, such as written communications or discussions with the opposing party. Explain why these attempts have been unsuccessful.
9. Request that the court issue an order compelling the opposing party to comply with the outstanding discovery requests within a specified timeframe.
10. Conclude the motion by thanking the court for its attention and requesting a hearing date to address the motion, if necessary.

Who needs motion to compel discovery?

1. Parties involved in a lawsuit who have requested discovery from the opposing party but have not received the requested documents or information.
2. Attorneys representing these parties may need to file a motion to compel discovery in order to ensure that the opposing party complies with their legal obligations to provide the requested discovery.
3. The motion to compel discovery is necessary when informal attempts to resolve the issue have failed, and the party seeking the discovery believes that court intervention is necessary to ensure a fair and just resolution of the case.

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What is motion to compel discovery?

A motion to compel discovery is a legal request made by one party in a lawsuit to force the other party to provide certain information or evidence that has been requested but not yet received.

Who is required to file motion to compel discovery?

Either party in a lawsuit can file a motion to compel discovery if the other party has failed to provide the requested information.

How to fill out motion to compel discovery?

To fill out a motion to compel discovery, you will need to include details about the requested information, why it is relevant to the case, and any previous attempts to obtain the information.

What is the purpose of motion to compel discovery?

The purpose of a motion to compel discovery is to ensure that both parties have access to all relevant information and evidence needed to properly present their case in court.

What information must be reported on motion to compel discovery?

The motion to compel discovery should include details about the specific information or evidence being requested, the reasons why it is relevant to the case, and any previous attempts to obtain the information.