The Burning Question: How Many RFAs Can You Wrestle in California?
Ah, California, the land of sunshine, movie stars, and... Requests for Admission (RFAs)? That's right, folks, because even in paradise, legal eagles gotta wrangle some facts. But the question on everyone's mind (well, maybe not everyone) is: just how many RFAs can you throw down in the Golden State?
Buckle Up, Buttercup, It's Limit Time!
Now, some of you legal gladiators out there might be thinking, "RFAs? Bring 'em on! I can handle a stampede of admissions!" But hold your horses (or should we say, burros?). There's actually a limit to the RFA rodeo you can hold in California's courtrooms.
That's right, there's a cap on how many RFAs you can lasso! But fear not, because depending on the size of your legal dust-up, the limit varies.
The Lowdown on Limits: Unlimited vs. Limited Civil Cases
- Hold onto Your Stetsons, Big Shooters: Unlimited Civil Cases
If you're dealing with a big-ticket case (over $25,000, or $35,000 for lawsuits filed after January 1st, 2024), you get a whopping 35 RFAs. That's like 35 wranglers herding facts into submission. Not too shabby!
- Hold Your Horses, Small-Time Wranglers: Limited Civil Cases
Now, for those scuffles on the legal plains with a smaller price tag (under $25,000 or $35,000 for new cases), things get a bit tighter. Here, you're limited to a total of 35 questions altogether, which includes RFAs, interrogatories, and those pesky requests for documents. So, you gotta pick your battles wisely, partner.
Remember: These are just the general limits. There can always be exceptions, so be sure to check with your local legal guru for the full lowdown.
So, How Many RFAs Can You Handle?
Honestly, that depends on your legal lasso skills. Can you wrangle the facts into a tight 35, or do you need to strategize and get creative with your discovery tools?
The important thing is to remember, even in the heat of a legal showdown, don't be a maverick. Use your RFAs wisely, and you'll be rounding up those admissions in no time!
