CHAPTER 13 - 13-1 Text of Rule 205

• Jurisdiction: United States

13-1 Text of Rule 205

RULE 205. DISCOVERY FROM NON-PARTIES

205.1. Forms of Discovery; Subpoena Requirement

A party may compel discovery from a nonparty—that is, a person who is not a party or subject to a party's control—only by obtaining a court order under Rules 196.7, 202, or 204, or by serving a subpoena compelling:

(a) an oral deposition;

(b) a deposition on written questions;

(c) a request for production of documents or tangible things, pursuant to Rule 199.2(b)(5) or Rule 200.1(b), served with a notice of deposition on oral examination or written questions; and

(d) a request for production of documents and tangible things under this rule.

205.2. Notice

A party seeking discovery by subpoena from a nonparty must serve on the nonparty and all parties, a copy of the form of notice...