What is the general purpose of a request for production of documents?

• A. To obtain documents for review
• B. To compel a deposition
• C. To obtain admissions
• D. To obtain judgments

Answer: (A)

The general purpose of a request for production of documents is to obtain documents and other tangible materials in the other party’s control so you can inspect, review, and copy them for use in preparing the case. These materials help you verify facts, assess claims or defenses, and gauge damages by providing concrete evidence. It’s not meant to compel testimony (that’s a deposition), nor to secure admissions (that’s a request for admissions), nor to obtain judgments (judgments come from the court). The response will either produce the documents or objects (often with privilege or work-product protections and subject to scope and proportionality rules).