R. Civ. Proce. For. Magist. Ct. 13

As amended through January 31, 2024
Rule 13 - Discovery

Discovery shall be limited to the following methods:

(a)Production of documents and entry upon land. - If the parties are otherwise unable to agree, upon motion of any party showing good cause and upon notice of all parties, the magistrate may order another party to the action to:
(1) Produce and permit the inspection and photocopying by the moving party of any designated documents or records or tangible items which contain relevant evidence which are not privileged, and which are in the possession, custody or control of the party from whom production is sought; or
(2) Permit entry upon designated land or other property in the possession or control of a party for the purpose of inspecting, measuring, surveying or photographing the property if the subject matter is relevant to the pending action.

The court order shall specify the time, place, and manner of making the inspection and making the copies and may prescribe such terms and conditions as are just.

(b)Physical examination. - If the parties are otherwise unable to agree, upon motion showing good cause and upon notice to all parties, the magistrate may order another party to submit to a physical examination by a physician, under the following circumstances:
(1) A plaintiff claiming relief for physical injury caused by the defendant's actions may be ordered to submit to an examination upon motion of the defendant.
(2) A defendant placing the defendant's physical condition in issue by way of defense or otherwise may similarly be ordered to submit to an examination, upon motion of the plaintiff.
(3) Notice shall be given to the party to be examined and to all other parties and shall specify the time, place, manner, conditions and scope of any such examination and the person or persons by whom it is to be made.
(4) If requested by the person examined, the party causing any such examination to be made shall deliver to the person examined a copy of a detailed written report of the examining physician setting out the physician's findings and conclusions.
(5) After such request and delivery, the party causing the examination to be made shall be entitled upon request to receive from the party examined a like report of any examination, previously or thereafter made, of the same physical condition.
(6) If the party examined refuses to deliver such report, the court on motion and hearing may order delivery on such terms as are just, and if a physician fails or refuses to make such a report the court may exclude the physician's testimony if offered at the trial.
(c)Failure to comply. - If any party refuses to obey an order made under subdivision (a) or (b) of this rule, the magistrate may:
(1) Order that the matters regarding the character or description of the property or the contents of the paper, or the physical condition of the party, or any other designated facts shall be taken to be established for the purposes of the action in accordance with the claim of the party obtaining the order;
(2) Refuse to allow the disobedient party to support or oppose designated claims or defenses, or prohibit such party from introducing in evidence designated documents or items of testimony, or from introducing evidence of physical conditions; or
(3) Stay further proceedings until the order is obeyed.

R. Civ. Proce. For. Magist. Ct. 13