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Hickman v. Taylor

329 U.S. 495 (1947)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1947
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Liberal discovery furthers the Rules’ purpose, subject to work-product protection

Key Principle

Liberal discovery furthers the Rules’ purpose, subject to work-product protection

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 1 16 scope and case management

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