Motion to Compel Discovery: Making and Opposing the Motion (NY)

Summary

This practice note discusses the grounds and procedures for making and opposing a motion to compel discovery under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (C.P.L.R.) 3124 in a civil litigation pending in New York State Supreme Court. Specifically, this practice note covers the rules and requirements governing motions to compel disclosure generally; moving to compel deposition answers, interrogatory responses, and document request responses; good faith affirmations; New York Supreme Court Commercial Division considerations; preliminary conferences; available relief; and opposition considerations.