Motion to Compel Discovery: Making the Motion (OH)

Summary

This practice note discusses moving to compel discovery in Ohio state court and covers topics such as the applicable procedure for a motion to compel, the contents of a motion to dismiss, available sanctions, and enforcing discovery from nonparties. A motion to compel discovery results in forcing resolution of discovery disputes. It provides a means of making a recalcitrant party provide the information sought if informal cooperation has failed and also provides the basis for the later entry of sanctions if the order entered on the motion does not produce the desired result.