"Pretrial discovery" refers to the process where both sides in a legal case exchange information and evidence in order to prepare for trial. Full definition
Some say that the Rules of Civil Procedure have encouraged lawyers and clients to engage in pretrial discovery in attempts to settle cases rather than prepare cases for trial. (robertkreisman.com)
One reason why judges have such an outsize role in e-discovery is that many trials turn on pretrial discovery motions, which are rarely challenged or overturned. (abajournal.com)
Raeder says pretrial discovery procedures and jury instructions must be changed to prevent forensic analysts from «fudging» the results of lab tests and «overreaching» when they testify. (abajournal.com)