Discovery.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

Except as noted in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, 5 CFR 1201.71 through 1201.75 apply to appeals filed under this part. (a) (1) (i) A copy of all documents in the possession, custody or control of the agency that the agency may use in support of its claims or defenses; and, (ii) The name and, if known, address, telephone number and email address for each individual likely to have discoverable information that the agency may use in support of its claims or defenses. (2) (i) A copy of all documents in the possession, custody or control of the appellant that the appellant may use in support of his or her claims or defenses; and, (ii) The name and, if known, address, telephone number and email address for each individual likely to have discoverable information that the appellant may use in support of his or her claims or defenses. (b) (1) Discovery requests must be served on the opposing party prior to the initial status conference. (2) Responses to discovery requests must be served on the opposing party no later than 3 days after the initial status conference. (3) Discovery motions, including motions to compel, must be filed no later than 5 days after the initial status conference. (c) (1) Written interrogatories; (2) Requests for production of documents or things for inspection or copying; (3) Requests for admissions. (d) (1) Interrogatories may not exceed 10 in number, including all discrete subparts; (2) The parties may not take depositions; and (3) The parties m

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