The court ordered the plaintiff to individually list and uniquely number documents in Schedule A.
The defendant brought a motion to compel the plaintiff to deliver a further and better affidavit of documents, arguing that the plaintiff's Schedule A failed to individually list and uniquely number documents within collections.
The court granted the motion, holding that listing files or bundles of documents under a single item, even if page-numbered, is insufficient under Rule 30.03(2) of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
The court emphasized that individual documents must be uniquely identified to facilitate discovery and trial processes, and that the burden of proper identification rests with the producing party.
Examinations for discovery were postponed.
SCJSuperior Court of JusticeJan 16, 2020