Discovery Phase In Lawsuits

Summary

The discovery phase in a lawsuit allows both parties to gather evidence through document requests, depositions, interrogatories, and subpoenas. In a case like Donald Trump vs. Wall Street Journal, the WSJs lawyer would focus on obtaining communications, depositions, and evidence related to the claims.

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So when Donald Trump sues the Wall Street Journal what is the Discovery phase like pretend that you are the lawyer of wsj what would you be asking for in the discovery phase
In a lawsuit where Donald Trump sues the Wall Street Journal, as the WSJ's lawyer, you might focus on:
- Requesting all communications related to the alleged defamatory statements.
- Depositions of key individuals involved in the publication.
- Interrogatories regarding the sources of the information.
- Subpoenas for any third-party communications.
- Requesting evidence supporting Trump's claims.
Is there a particular detail you're curious about in this scenario?
Act as the lawyer of the defendant wsj and what would you be doing asking or demanding during the sword during the discovery phase
In the discovery phase, as the WSJ's lawyer, I would focus on:
- Requesting all communications and documents related to the article in question.
- Depositions of individuals involved in the editorial process.
- Interrogatories about the basis and sources for the statements made.
- Subpoenas for relevant third-party evidence.
- Evidence supporting Donald Trump's claims.
Is there anything more specific you want to know about this process?