NORTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE — G.S. 1A-1, RULE 37(a)

Motion to Compel Discovery

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01ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02CASE INFORMATION
03DISCOVERY AT ISSUE
04GOOD-FAITH CONFERENCE
05SPECIFIC DISCOVERY NOT PROVIDED
06AUTHORITY AND RELIEF REQUESTED
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RULE 37(a) CHECKLIST

  • Must attempt good-faith resolution before filing — document the attempt in detail
  • File with a supporting affidavit describing the deficiency
  • Attach copies of discovery requests and deficient (or absent) responses
  • If court grants, may also award reasonable attorney's fees under Rule 37(a)(4)
  • If opposing party continues to disobey after order, next step is Rule 37(b) sanctions — up to default judgment or dismissal

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 1A-1, Rule 37(a)Motion to compel
Rule 37(a)(4)Attorney's fees
Rule 37(b)Sanctions for disobedience
Rule 26(b)Scope of discovery
Diehl v. Koffer140 N.C. App. 580 (2000)

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