Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Tennessee | Practical Law

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Tennessee | Practical Law

A Q&A guide on the different ways to respond to a discovery subpoena issued in a Tennessee civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the requirements for complying with a discovery subpoena, objecting to a discovery subpoena seeking documents, moving to quash a discovery subpoena, and moving for a protective order. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Tennessee

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-1718 (Approx. 10 pages)

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Tennessee

by Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 24 Jul 2023 • Tennessee, United States
A Q&A guide on the different ways to respond to a discovery subpoena issued in a Tennessee civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the requirements for complying with a discovery subpoena, objecting to a discovery subpoena seeking documents, moving to quash a discovery subpoena, and moving for a protective order. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Tennessee courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check the Tennessee State Courts' Coronavirus & Court Leadership webpage for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.