In California, the document from Hell — aka The “Privilege Log”

31 January 2012 - In responding to Requests for Production of documents you have three response choices  (1) agree to produce; (2) state that after a diligent search and a reasonable inquiry you have no documents, or (3) object.  If you chose option three, then you must:

(1) Identify with particularity any document, tangible thing, land, or electronically stored information falling within any category of item in the demand to which an objection is being made.

(2) Set forth clearly the extent of, and the specific ground for, the objection. If an objection is based on a claim of privilege, the particular privilege invoked shall be stated. If an objection is based on a claim that the information sought is protected work product under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 2018.010), that claim shall be expressly asserted.  See C.C.P §2031.240(b)

This document is more commonly known as the “privilege log”. 

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In California, the document from Hell — aka The “Privilege Log”
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