What is a motion to compel or enforce discovery?

In South Carolina, a motion to compel or enforce discovery is an application to the court to order a party to continue to pursue discovery - typically in the form of answering interrogatories, producing requested documents, or giving a deposition. Generally, a motion to compel can be filed when one party believes that another has failed to comply with their discovery obligations. In addition, a motion to compel can be used to enforce a court’s discovery orders and ensure that discovery is completed by a given date. The motion must include a description of the specific discovery request(s) that the party wants enforced or compelled. The court may impose a range of sanctions if the discovery obligation is not complied with, such as ordering the responsible party to pay attorney’s fees. Regardless of the outcome, when a motion to compel is granted or denied, the court must state reasons for its decision.

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