Discovery in the US in Aid of Proceedings Held Outside the US | Practical Law

Discovery in the US in Aid of Proceedings Held Outside the US | Practical Law

A Practice Note examining several of the more commonly used methods available for taking evidence in the US in aid of a non-US proceeding, including providing evidence voluntarily and compelling discovery through diplomatic channels and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782, which allows litigants or other interested persons to request a district court to order discovery from a person or entity that is located in the district in which the court sits.

Discovery in the US in Aid of Proceedings Held Outside the US

Practical Law Practice Note 0-520-0447 (Approx. 22 pages)

Discovery in the US in Aid of Proceedings Held Outside the US

by Proskauer Rose LLP with Practical Law Litigation
Maintained • USA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note examining several of the more commonly used methods available for taking evidence in the US in aid of a non-US proceeding, including providing evidence voluntarily and compelling discovery through diplomatic channels and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782, which allows litigants or other interested persons to request a district court to order discovery from a person or entity that is located in the district in which the court sits.