This paper provides a comprehensive review of the discovery of documents and questioning processes in civil litigation to aid legal support staff in the management of civil files. It includes detailed references to the Rules of Court and case law, as well as practical tips. Some of the topics discussed include: deadlines for affidavits of records, privilege, obtaining records from others, and transcripts and undertakings.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Civil Litigation seminar in Calgary on September 12, 2017 and in Edmonton on September 19, 2017.