Disclosure (or Discovery)

Definition

The process in civil litigation by which parties obtain information and documents from one another and from non-parties relevant to the claims in dispute. Disclosure is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and requires that parties produce responsive documents and information that is not protected by privilege. Disclosure can include compelling parties to identify themselves and provide information about their identities, assets, and conduct.

Examples

• •In this case, Cisco seeks disclosure of the identities of the unnamed Doe defendants through the discovery process

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