Different types of Civil Discovery Available in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Trial Lawyer

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Different types of Civil Discovery Available in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Trial Lawyer
Use of Discovery in Virginia Civil Litigation Discovery is the primary procedure for disclosing information to both plaintiffs and defendants. This sharing of information involves both written and oral questions, production of documents and requests for admissions. Discovery law prevents either side from “ambushing” the other with hidden evidence in civil litigation cases. A trial lawyer in Virginia has a... Read More

What the heck is Hearsay? – Ryan C. Young – Virginia Civil Trial Lawyer

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
What the heck is Hearsay? – Ryan C. Young – Virginia Civil Trial Lawyer
Law Office of Ryan C. Young, PLLC Virginia Trial Lawyer www.novaesq.com Tel. (703) 896-7667   Hearsay definition Hearsay is evidence based not on a witness’s personal knowledge, but on another’s statement that was not made under oath. Hearsay is usually not allowed in court as evidence. This exclusion is termed the ‘hearsay rule.’ For instance, if a witness states that... Read More