PHASING OF DISCOVERY
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
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In order to facilitate settlement and the efficient completion of discovery, the judicial officer has discretion to structure discovery activities by phasing and sequencing the topics which are the subject of discovery. For example, an order may be framed limiting the first phase to developing information needed for a realistic assessment of the case. If the case does not terminate, the second phase would be directed at information needed to prepare for trial. Adopted effective October 1, 1992; amended effective January 2, 1995.
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