Rule 11. (c)

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RULE 11. (c)

Exceptions. Notwithstanding paragraph (a):

(1)

the court may order discovery materials to be filed;

(2)

a person may file discovery materials in support of or in opposition to a motion or

for other use in a court proceeding; and

(3)

a person may file discovery materials necessary for a proceeding in an appellate

court.

(d)

Retention requirement for persons. Any person required to serve discovery materials

not required to be filed must retain the original or exact copy of the materials during the

pendency of the case and any related appellate proceedings begun within six months after

judgment is signed, unless otherwise provided by the trial court.

(e)

Retention requirement for courts. The clerk of the court shall retain and dispose of

deposition transcripts and depositions upon written questions as directed by the Supreme

Court.

Page 117

191.5 Service of Discovery Materials.

Every disclosure, discovery request, notice, response, and objection required to be served on a

party or person must be served on all parties of record.

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