QUESTION
I am being sued. Do I have to answer questions to the other party’s question without a judge ordering it?
Asked on Jan 19th, 2019 on Civil Litigation - Missouri
More details to this question:
I am being sued and the people who are suing their attorney wants me to turn over copies of my titles, bank statements etc.. do I have to do that with out a judge ordering me to do that?
1 ANSWER
If the documents are relevant to the lawsuit and not-privileged (i.e. communications with your attorney, etc.), yes. In a lawsuit, both sides are able to seek discovery from the other concerning relevant information and documents. There is no need for a court order.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2019 at 11:48 AM