You have been assaulted on the street, beaten and robbed. You suffer facial bruises and dental damage. You are able to identify the robber to the police, who apprehend and charge him. What is the procedure for you, from here?
Listed are 3 methods of discovery in civil cases. List each method and briefly describe each method. You should have 3 methods listed and about 1-2 sentences to describe each one.
Interrogatories
Request for Documents
Request for Admissions
(Hint: Start your answer with the Criminal process. Then, assuming that your assailant is not "judgment-proof" -- i.e., he has the actual ability to pay you for the damages he caused you -- how will you go about a Civil suit, and then what is your proof of the crime and your injuries ?)