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Perspective

Aug. 25, 2011

Navigating Discovery Abroad: Obtaining Witnesses and Materials Located Outside of the US

What to do when evidence from sources located abroad is critical to your case. By Friedrich W. Seitz and Maria A. Starn of Murchison & Cumming LLP


By Friedrich W. Seitz and Maria A. Starn


Today, there is an ever-present need to obtain discovery from people or organizations who are involved in disputes within the United States, but located in foreign jurisdictions. Lawsuits frequently arise where the need to obtain evidence from sources located abroad is critical to a case.


When discovery is being sought from a person or organization who is a party to the action and located abroad, and thus subject to...

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