Rule 37 governs which type of motion?

• A. Motion to compel discovery
• B. Motion for protective order
• C. Motion to dismiss
• D. Motion for summary judgment

Answer: (A)

Rule 37 is all about handling disputes and abuses that arise during discovery. The typical motion tied to this rule is a request to compel discovery, where one party seeks a court order forcing the other side to provide the information, documents, or responses that were requested but not provided or were evasive. It also covers sanctions if a party doesn’t follow a discovery order.

So why this one fits best: the central purpose of Rule 37 is to enforce discovery rights and address failures in discovery, with the go-to remedy being a motion to compel discovery under its provisions. Other options relate to different stages or protections in civil procedure: protective orders are under rules that govern limiting discovery, not forcing it; motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment come from rules that address pleading and merits, not discovery disputes.