Discovery is a waste of time and money

Article Abstract:

Discovery is a major contributor to the congestion of US courts. No evidence has shown that discovery aids in disputes being settled more fairly. Instead, evidence shows that discovery takes far too long, costs too much and does not change the outcome of most cases. By limiting discovery, the US District Court of Virginia Eastern District has managed to cut costs and ease congestion.

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Discovery should not be abolished

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Doing away with discovery would only make for more congestion and less fairness at trial. Before discovery rules were passed, attorneys did not have access to documents that would be helpful to their clients and third parties had to be subpoenaed if they did not want to cooperate. A return to such conditions would not help settle cases in or out of court.

Management

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Discovery; does it pay to pay witnesses?

Article Abstract:

Attorneys are allowed to voluntarily pay expert witnesses but doing so may subject them to sanction. Witnesses cannot demand payment, however, and payment for lost time must be reasonable. Many cases on the topic are reviewed.

United States, Evidence, Expert, Expert evidence

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