Under discovery and affidavits, what does Rule 37(d) address?

• A. Missing evidence
• B. Hearing procedures
• C. Interlocutory appeals
• D. Judicial notice

Answer: (A)

Rule 37(d) deals with sanctions when a party fails to comply with discovery obligations, most notably failure to appear for a deposition after proper notice or to serve answers, objections, or produce documents. When someone skips a deposition or withholds discovery, the court may impose costs and expenses on the noncompliant party and can add other sanctions, including more severe measures like default or dismissal under the appropriate sections of Rule 37. This aligns with the idea of “missing evidence”—the rule is about enforcing production and attendance in discovery. The other topics—hearing procedures, interlocutory appeals, and judicial notice—fall under different parts of procedure or evidence rules and aren’t specific sanctions for discovery noncompliance.