District court — civil · Discovery
Requests for Admission
Asks another party to admit facts, the application of law to fact, or the genuineness of documents.
Filed by: Any party · Served on the parties, not filed with the court.
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Each matter separately stated (FRCP 36(a)(2))
- Copies of documents whose genuineness is to be admitted (FRCP 36(a)(2))
- Signature
- Served — not filed
Deadline and length
Deadline: Matters are admitted unless answered or objected to within 30 days after service (FRCP 36(a)(3)).
Governing rules
- FRCP 36
- FRCP 26(g)
Check the local rules for
- Local limits on number of requests
Applies in federal district courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
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