Request for Admission

A “Request for Admission” is a pre-trial discovery tool used in civil litigation. It’s a written statement sent by one party to another, asking them to admit or deny specific facts related to the case. Key points:

1. Purpose: To narrow down disputed issues and save time in court

2. Format: Series of numbered statements or questions

3. Response: The receiving party must admit, deny, or object to each statement

4. Time limit: Usually 30 days to respond

5. Consequences: Failure to respond may result in the statements being deemed admitted

6. Use in trial: Admissions can be used as evidence

This tool helps streamline the legal process by establishing agreed-upon facts before trial, potentially reducing costs and expediting proceedings.