Where a request for the discovery of documents was too wide, it should be refused by the court, but the court also had the discretion to order an alternative arrangement. In this case the discovery applied for was far too wide, and the court ordered an expert’s report which could then be used to ensure appropriate discovery was provided.
Judges:
Lord Justice Rose, Lord Justice Aldous and Sir Iain Glidewell
Citations:
Times 08-Apr-1996
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Litigation Practice
Updated: 31 October 2022; Ref: scu.80640
