In initial disclosures, which items must be disclosed?

In initial disclosures, which items must be disclosed?

• A. Only documents or objects
• B. Only computation of damages
• C. Witness information, copies of documents or objects they will reference, a computation of damages, and insurance agreements
• D. Only witness information

Answer: (C)

Initial disclosures require sharing key information at the start of the case without waiting for discovery. Under the rule, you must disclose four things: the names and contact information of people likely to have discoverable information; copies or descriptions of documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things you may use to support your claims or defenses; a computation of damages; and any insurance agreements that may cover the claim. The option listing all four categories matches exactly what must be disclosed, so it is the best choice. Choices that include only one or two categories miss essential parts (for example, only documents, or only damages, or only witness information) and don’t satisfy the rule.

Initial disclosures require sharing key information at the start of the case without waiting for discovery. Under the rule, you must disclose four things: the names and contact information of people likely to have discoverable information; copies or descriptions of documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things you may use to support your claims or defenses; a computation of damages; and any insurance agreements that may cover the claim.

The option listing all four categories matches exactly what must be disclosed, so it is the best choice. Choices that include only one or two categories miss essential parts (for example, only documents, or only damages, or only witness information) and don’t satisfy the rule.