Is there a limit on the number of requests for production of documents?

• A. None
• B. Limit of 10
• C. Limit of 25
• D. Limit of 100

Answer: (A)

There is no fixed numerical cap on the number of requests for production of documents in federal discovery. The rules allow you to serve as many requests as needed, so long as they are relevant and proportionate to the case. The court can limit or tailor discovery if the requests become unduly burdensome or disproportionate, or through protective orders. The numbers in the other options apply to other discovery devices (like interrogatories or requests for admissions) but not to production requests. That’s why the best answer is that there is no preset limit.