Babolia v. Local 456, Teamsters & Chauffeurs Union

(sitting by designation).

This is an ex parte application under Rule 26(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A., for leave to serve notices of taking depositions within 20 days after the commencement of the action.

Under the present Federal Civil Procedure, the utmost liberality prevails in respect to discovery. Depositions may be taken on notice without an order of the court. One of the few limitations, however, is that the plaintiff may not serve a notice of the taking of depositions until after the expiration Of 20 days from the commencement of the action. If it is desired to…