A description of responses obtained during interviews with attorneys who had participated in cases believed to have involved discovery problems. The analysis focused on differences between cases involving over-discovery and cases involving resistance to discovery.
An outline of the general procedures and mechanics of effective civil and criminal docketing in the federal courts. It is designed for reference use by experienced docket clerks and as an aid in orienting and training new employees.
Paul R. J. Connolly, Edith A. Holleman, Michael J. Kuhlman
January 1, 1978
A description of the use of the discovery rules then in effect in a sample of more than 3,000 cases from six district courts. The report provides quantitative information on each discovery device and on discovery motions.
A handbook dealing with problems and procedures in the areas of conduct, protocol, ethics, and court management; the various functions of related agencies; basic analysis of litigation; and general administrative matters that concern law clerks.