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Encyclopedia Britannica - Main :: DIO-DRO |
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DISCOVERY , in law, the revealing or disclosing of any matter. The English
equity
rule
absolute right to discovery of all material facts on which a case
Court
affidavit of documents, provision being also made for the production and inspection of documents. Where a party to a suit can make an affidavit stating that in his belief certain specified documents are or have been in the possession of some other party, the court
possession , or if he has parted with them or what has become of them. A further application may then be made by notice to the party who has admitted possession of the documents for production and inspection. Copies also may be taken of the more important documents. There is also discovery of facts obtained by means of interrogatories, i.e. written questions addressed on behalf of one party, before trial, to the other party, who is bound to answer them in writing upon oath. In order to prevent needless expense the party seeking discovery must first secure the cost of it by paying into court a sum of money, generally not less than five pounds. See also EVIDENCE.End of Article: DISCOVERY If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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