SCRCP 29

Unless the court orders otherwise, the parties may by written stipulation (1) provide that depositions

may be taken before any person, at any time or place, upon any notice, and in any manner and when

so taken may be used like other depositions, and (2) to the extent allowed by Rule 6(b), modify the

procedures provided by these rules for other methods of discovery.

Note:

The language above is the current Federal Rule which permits stipulations for means

of discovery, and insures that a court may vary the stipulations. The parties, however,

cannot by stipulation extend the time for response to interrogatories, document

requests, and requests to admit.

Note to 2001 Amendment:

The 2001 amendment eliminates the requirement of court approval for requests for

extensions regarding discovery procedure where the parties agree to the extension in

writing. Extensions are limited by Rule 6(b) which allows the parties to stipulate to only

one extension and for the original time provided.