Overview: In this episode, we break down the July 2019 California Bar Exam (Essay 1). It’s a classic Federal Civil Procedure fact pattern involving a grocery store accident, a mountain of falling soda, and a messy discovery battle. We navigate the nuances of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and contrast them with California’s unique evidence standards.

Key Topics Covered:

1. The Scope of Discovery (FRCP 26)

• The Golden Rule: Is it relevant, non-privileged, and proportional?
• We discuss why "fishing expeditions" for 20 years of tax returns usually get shut down by the court.

2. Interrogatories & Motions to Compel

• The 25-Question Limit: Why counting your subparts is the difference between a "Grant"  ...