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D. Discovery in Expedited Litigation Track Cases ............................................................................ 12-5
1. Automatic Disclosure of Information .................................................................................. 12-5
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2. Limitations........................................................................................................................... 12-5
§ 12.3 TYPES OF DISCOVERY ........................................................................................................................ 12-6
A. Interrogatories ............................................................................................................................... 12-6
1. Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 12-6
2. Scope .................................................................................................................................. 12-8
3. Limit on Number ................................................................................................................. 12-8
4. Limit on Subparts ................................................................................................................ 12-8
5. Discovery of Legal Theories as Well as Factual Matters ................................................... 12-9
6. Proper Form ..................................................................................................................... 12-10
7. Proper Bases for Objection .............................................................................................. 12-10
8. Time for Response/Manner to Document Extension ........................................................12-11
9. Answering Interrogatories by Production of Records ...................................................... 12-12
10. Use of Expert Interrogatories ........................................................................................... 12-13
B. Document Requests ................................................................................................................... 12-14
1. Scope ................................................................................................................................ 12-14
2. Limitations on Number ..................................................................................................... 12-14
3. Proper Form ..................................................................................................................... 12-14
4. Proper Bases for Objection .............................................................................................. 12-15
5. Time for Response/Manner to Document Extension ....................................................... 12-16
6. Manner of Production ....................................................................................................... 12-16
7. Special Issues Concerning Electronic Data ..................................................................... 12-17
8. Requests to Inspect Property ........................................................................................... 12-18
C. Third-Party Subpoenas ............................................................................................................... 12-19
1. Subject Matter Discoverable ............................................................................................ 12-19
2. Issuance and Service ....................................................................................................... 12-19
3. Requirements for Compensation ..................................................................................... 12-21
4. Special Requirements for Subpoenas Seeking Discovery Related to a
Profession, Business, or Trade ........................................................................................ 12-22
5. Subpoena to Produce Documents ................................................................................... 12-23
6. Procedure for Objecting to Subpoena .............................................................................. 12-24
7. Duties of Person Subpoenaed ......................................................................................... 12-25
8. Enforcement Outside Minnesota ...................................................................................... 12-26
D. Requests for Admissions ............................................................................................................ 12-26
1. Limit on Number and Time for Response ........................................................................ 12-28
2. Effect of Failing to Respond to Requests for Admission .................................................. 12-28
3. Discovery of Legal Theories as Well as Factual Matters ................................................. 12-29
4. Effect of Admission ........................................................................................................... 12-29
5. Proper Bases for Objection .............................................................................................. 12-29