This page contains questions about disclosure and discovery procedures under the rule amendments effective November 1, 2011 and the committee's answers to those questions. The answers are in the nature of committee notes. They have not been reviewed or approved by the Supreme Court, and they are not binding on any court. We hope that the reasoned and considered opinions they express are persuasive. Each link is a brief summary of the topic. Click on the link to read the full question and answer.
Definition of “damages” for designation of a discovery tier.
Designating a tier without specified damages.
Effective date of disclosure and discovery rules.
Effect of later-added parties on discovery deadlines.
Effect of not designating a discovery tier.
Exclusion as sanction for non-disclosure.
Sharing discovery between aligned parties.
Third party subpoenas.
When to start discovery.