Discovery is the process by which both sides to a case are given the opportunity to learn about the facts of the case. Discovery can take many forms, such as written questions
…, document requests, depositions, and subpoenas. Discovery is often said to be the way to avoid "trial by ambush." It allows both sides to be fully versed about the case to understand the facts, issues, damages and potential defenses and to generally prepare to go to trial. Electronic discovery is the discovery of information maintained in an electronic format. This can include things like emails, attachments, electronic documents, and even the metadata included with documents. The difference between this discovery and traditional discovery is the medium in which the information is maintained (e.g., traditional paper documents vs. electronically stored information). (MORE) 