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Because it is a rule of legal procedure. For their consideration, the Grand Jury is only presented,with the basic PROBABLE CAUSE necessary to indict the defendant of the offense. Grand Juries never see all the subsequent evidentiary proof, which is eventually presented at a full-blown trial, therefore there is nothing to 'discover' from their hearings.
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Who has to file for a motion of discovery?
lawyer or the defendant if he want copy of file
What if a Plaintiff Refuses to answer to a motion for discovery?
If a party refuses to answer Discovery in a civil case, you can file a Motion to Compel, requesting that the court compel them to answer.
Can you file a motion to extend discovery and hearing dates after the cutoff date of discovery?
Yes. Whether or not your motion will be granted depends on a number of factors.
Why file Motion discovery?
A discovery motion lets you know what evidence the other side has. Normally, you are not allowed to surprise the other side with evidence they didn't know about, unless their lawyer was too dumb or distracted to file a discovery motion. Also, they may have evidence that helps you, that you will never find out about except through discovery.
How do you file for motion to discovery in civil case?
With the Clerk of the Court's office of the court which will be hearing your case.
Do you have to be formally charged to file a motion of discovery?
Yes. If you aren't charged with anything, there's nothing for you to discover.
How do you file for a motion to dismiss for failure to answer a discovery?
You file a motion to compel (take a look at federal rules of civil procedure 26 and 37) asking the Court for sanctions against the party. One of the remedies may be to dismiss a claim etc..
What court do you file a motion to replace an Estate Executor?
You file a motion at the court where the estate was filed.You file a motion at the court where the estate was filed.You file a motion at the court where the estate was filed.You file a motion at the court where the estate was filed.
Do you file a motion for continuance on paper?
file a motion for continuance
Can evidence be submitted after case has been tried?
Not to the original case - THAT case is over and done with. However, you may file a motion to RE-OPEN the case, or you can file an appeal to the case based on the discovery of new evidence.
What can you do if your attorney doesn't tell you of discovery sent by defendants for 2 months and encouraged them to file a motion to compel?
Get a new attorney and have the new attorney ask for time to get into the case.
What is the timeline to file a motion to compel further responses after receiving discovery responses?
This is strictly up to the rules of the court in which the lawsuit is pending. Those differ from state to state.
