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Civil Procedure • Discovery
CIVPRO#052
Legal Definition
A party may obtain discovery from a non-party by issuing a subpoena duces tecum.
Plain English Explanation
If someone is not a party to a lawsuit (a plaintiff or defendant), then discovery may be obtained from them by filing a subpoena duces tecum (Latin for "bring with you").
Related Concepts
In California, what is the scope of discovery?
In California, when is work product discoverable?
In California, when may a defendant demand a physical examination of the plaintiff?
In federal court, when is work product discoverable?
What is the federal scope of discovery?
When are mental and physical examinations discoverable?
