US · rules
D. Mass. L.R. 26.3
Phasing of Discovery
In order to facilitate settlement and the efficient completion of discovery, the judicial officer
has discretion to structure discovery activities by phasing and sequencing the topics which are the
subject of discovery. For example, an order may be framed limiting the first phase to developing
information needed for a realistic assessment of the case. If the case does not terminate, the second
phase would be directed at information needed to prepare for trial.
History
Adopted effective October 1, 1992; amended effective January 2, 1995.
Provenance
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- www.mad.uscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-18
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- fed-district-2026-09-18
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