§ Rule 1.501. Discovery methods

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Rule 1.501. Discovery methods

1.501(1) Parties may obtain discovery by one or more of the following methods: depositions upon oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; production of documents or things or permission to enter upon land or other property, for inspection and other purposes; physical and mental examinations; and requests for admission.

1.501(2) The rules providing for discovery and inspection shall be liberally construed and shall be enforced to provide the parties with access to all relevant facts. Discovery shall be conducted in good faith, and responses to discovery requests, however made, shall fairly address and meet the substance of the request.

1.501(3) Unless the court orders otherwise under rule 1.504, the frequency of use of these methods is not limited.

1.501(4) A rule requiring a matter to be under oath may be satisfied by an unsworn written statement in substantially the following form: “I certify under penalty of perjury and pursuant to the laws of the state of Iowa that the preceding is true and correct.

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