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How do I demand the information collected by the company who damaged a historical landmark hotel?

How do I demand the information collected by the company who damaged a historical landmark hotel?

Q: What are interrogatories?

Interrogatories are written questions that one party sends to another in a lawsuit, requiring written answers under oath. They are part of the discovery process and help gather information about the case. You can use interrogatories to ask the company about their actions and findings related to the damage caused.

Q: Can I request documents from a company without going to court?

Typically, to formally request documents from a company, you may need to go through the discovery process in court. However, you can also try contacting the company directly to request the information. If they refuse, you may need to consider legal action to compel them to provide the documents.

Q: What should I do if my lawyer is not helping me?

If you feel your lawyer is not providing adequate support, you should first discuss your concerns with them directly. If the issue persists, you may consider seeking a second opinion from another attorney or potentially changing lawyers. It's important to have legal representation that actively supports your case.

Full question:

I need to know what form to fill out to demand the information collected by the company who damaged my friends historical landmark hotel when they blasted to put in a sewer system for the town. Are they allowed to hold the findings? The lawyer she has paid has not done anything to help her.

Category: Civil Actions
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Maine

Answer:

If you have already filed a complaint with the court, under the discovery phase of the litigation, you can send a deposition notice, subpeona duces tecum, interrogatories, request for admissions, or production request. Please see the information at the following links:

http://www.uslegalforms.com/legaldefinitions/d/discovery.php
http://www.uslegalforms.com/legaldefinitions/d/discovery-depositions.php
http://www.uslegalforms.com/legaldefinitions/d/discovery-request-for-production.php
http://www.uslegalforms.com/legaldefinitions/d/discovery-requests-for-admissions.php
http://www.uslegalforms.com/legaldefinitions/d/discovery-interrogatories.php

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FAQs

What is a subpoena duces tecum?

A subpoena duces tecum is a legal document that orders a person or organization to produce specific documents or evidence in a legal proceeding. It is often used during the discovery phase of litigation to obtain information that is relevant to a case. If you believe the company has important documents related to the damage, you can issue this subpoena to compel them to provide those records.