In Re Deere & Co.

In this discovery dispute, we consider whether a trial court’s order compelling production of documents was overly broad. Because the order neglected to limit discovery to a reasonable time period, we find that it was. Accordingly, we conditionally grant the relator’s petition for writ of mandamus and direct the trial court to vacate that part of the order.

Arturo Martinez suffered severe injuries when he fell under a John Deere 410D backhoe loader. Allegedly, the step on which Martinez was standing failed, breaking off under his weight while the backhoe was moving. In the ensuing suit,…