Rule 29 – Refusal to Comply with Modes of Discovery

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Rule 29 – Refusal to Comply with Modes of Discovery is a provision in the Philippine Rules of Court that prescribes the sanctions and remedies available when a party or witness fails or refuses to obey discovery procedures in civil actions.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Philippine civil procedure rule
procedural rule
rule of court
aimsTo ensure compliance with discovery procedures
prevent abuse of discovery process
promote efficient disposition of civil cases
appliesTo civil actions
parties
witnesses
bindingOn trial courts in civil cases
covers remedies for non-compliance with discovery
sanctions for non-compliance with discovery
jurisdiction Philippines NERFINISHED
legalBasisFor motions for sanctions due to discovery violations
legalSystem Philippine legal system NERFINISHED
partOf Philippine Rules of Court NERFINISHED
providesFor arrest of a party who refuses to obey an order for physical or mental examination
contempt sanctions for refusal to be sworn or to answer
dismissing the action or any part thereof
expenses and attorney’s fees caused by refusal to comply
orders compelling discovery
refusal to allow disobedient party to support or oppose designated claims or defenses
rendering judgment by default
staying further proceedings
striking out pleadings
taking facts to be established in accordance with the claim of the party obtaining the order
regulates failure to obey discovery orders
refusal to comply with discovery procedures
relatedTo Rule 23 – Depositions Pending Action
Rule 24 – Depositions Before Action or Pending Appeal
Rule 25 – Interrogatories to Parties NERFINISHED
Rule 26 – Admission by Adverse Party
Rule 27 – Production or Inspection of Documents or Things
Rule 28 – Physical and Mental Examination of Persons
modes of discovery
sourceOf court authority to impose discovery-related sanctions

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Rules of Court of the Philippines contains Rule 29 – Refusal to Comply with Modes of Discovery