Kathy Is Stopped at a Red Light When Her Car

question 32

Essay

Kathy is stopped at a red light when her car is run into from behind by Mike. This occurred at noon on a clear and sunny day on a dry road. Kathy claims a serious back injury and is suing for various forms of damages. There were three witnesses to the accident. With regard to discovery methods, which form of discovery would be most appropriate in each of the following situations? Fully explain.
a. Kathy would like to avoid calling an expert witness to testify as to road and weather conditions at the time of the accident.
b. Kathy would like to determine whether Mike was talking on his cell phone or texting at the time of the accident.
c. Mike would like to see the doctor's reports discussing Kathy's back injury.
d. Both Mike and Kathy would like to get statements from the witnesses.

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