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Innie
Feb 5, 2008, 08:08 AM
I had a pretrial conference re: my lawsuit against an association for damage to my car. So far, things are looking good for me as we go forward to a trial (the defendants/attorney were encouraged by the mediator to make an offer, but they refused). I am alone in this, as I have no attorney.

My question is this:

Do I have to provide any and all documents that are requested by the defendants and their attorney? I've done some research regarding this, and I only found that I must provide them with any documents that I used to FILE. That would be the estimate for repair only. That is the only thing that I attached to my form. The defendants are asking me for more (photos, my insurance coverage and policy #, police report, etc.). What should I do? Do I really have to help them build a good case for themselves? If I must, I must... but I surely hope that I don't have to. By the way, this is in the state of Florida.

Thank you in advance.

ScottGem
Feb 5, 2008, 08:13 AM
They are entitled to anything that may be presented as evidence during the trial.

Innie
Feb 5, 2008, 09:30 AM
They are entitled to anything that may be presented as evidence during the trial.

They are entitled, but am I required to provide it by law?

ScottGem
Feb 5, 2008, 09:35 AM
Yes, that's what entitled means.

Innie
Feb 5, 2008, 10:01 AM
yes, that's what entitled means.
Smart answer... thank you!