Arts & Culture
Discovery and Evidence Disclosure in Civil Litigation
Quick fact
The discovery phase can account for up to 90% of the cost and time in civil litigation, and judges are increasingly required to enforce 'proportionality' to prevent discovery from becoming a weapon of harassment.
Why this is interesting
Imagine being sued for something you didn't do—and then having to hand over your private emails and diary to the person suing you. In civil litigation, that's not just possible; it's often mandatory.