This handbook is an indispensable guide to civil discovery in Illinois, offering in-depth coverage of the practical application of Illinois discovery rules, quasi-discovery, limitations on discovery, interrogatories, production of documents and tangible things, depositions, motions for physical and mental examinations, and remedies for noncompliance.
Pretrial discovery is designed to enhance the truth-seeking process, help attorneys better prepare and evaluate cases, eliminate surprises, ensure that judgments rest on the merits and not on the skillful maneuvering of counsel, and expedite the final determination of controversies in accordance with the substantive rights of the parties. This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to discovery practice in Illinois that will equip you to make the most of the civil discovery process and be fully prepared for trial. The authors walk you through every step of the discovery process, including the practical application of Illinois discovery rules, quasi-discovery, limitations on discovery, interrogatories, the production of documents and tangible things, oral deposition preparation and deposition taking, interjurisdictional depositions, motions for physical and
Chapter 1 — The Practical Application of Illinois Discovery Rules
Thomas A. Demetrio and Mitch W. Bild, Corboy & Demetrio PC, and Daniel M. Kotin, Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC, Chicago
Chapter 2 — Quasi-Discovery
Thomas A. Demetrio and Conrad C. Nowak, Corboy & Demetrio PC, Chicago
Chapter 3 — Limitations on Discovery
Richard L. Miller II, Miller PC, Chicago
Chapter 4 — Interrogatories
Justin A. Relihan and Carissa Schmidt Munier, Nidec Americas Holding Corporation, and Joseph C. Orlet, Husch Blackwell, LLP, St. Louis, MO
Chapter 5 — Production of Documents and Tangible Things
Edward G. Willer, Corboy & Demetrio PC, Chicago
Chapter 6 — Oral Deposition Preparation
Richard L. Miller II, Miller PC, Chicago
Chapter 7 — Deposition Taking
Richard L. Miller II, Miller PC, Chicago
Chapter 8 — Interjurisdictional Depositions
Richard Fred Johnson, Law Office of Richard Fred Johnson, Chicago
Chapter 9 — Motions for Physical and Mental Examinations
Laura J. Young, Nielsen Zehe & Antas, P.C., Chicago
Chapter 10 — Remedies for Noncompliance
Terrence J. Sheahan and Martin D. Syvertsen, Smith Gambrell Russell,Chicago
