discovery rules
[/dɪˈskʌvəri rulz/]
nounpl: discovery rules
regras de descoberta de provas
1. Legal procedures that allow parties in a lawsuit to obtain evidence and information from the opposing party before trial
Under the discovery rules, both sides must disclose relevant documents and witness statements.
De acordo com as regras de descoberta de provas, ambas as partes devem divulgar documentos relevantes e depoimentos de testemunhas.
2. Procedural regulations governing the exchange of information between litigants in civil proceedings
The discovery rules in federal court are more comprehensive than in state courts.
As regras de descoberta de provas na corte federal são mais abrangentes do que nas cortes estaduais.
3. Legal mechanisms used to prevent surprise and encourage settlement by making evidence available before trial
Lawyers must comply with discovery rules or face sanctions from the judge.
Os advogados devem cumprir as regras de descoberta de provas ou enfrentar sanções do juiz.
Discovery rules are fundamental to the American adversarial legal system and reflect the principle of transparency in litigation. They are less common in civil law countries like Brazil and Portugal, which traditionally use inquisitorial systems with less extensive pre-trial disclosure. This term is primarily used by lawyers, judges, and legal professionals in international litigation involving U.S. law.
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