Requests for admission ask a party to admit the truth of stated matters, including facts, application of law to fact, and the genuineness of documents. A matter is admitted unless answered or objected to within the response period.
Admissions are conclusively established for that action only, and withdrawal requires court permission.
Alternative Names:
RFA, Requests to Admit
Why it Matters?
Requests for admission are underused and unusually efficient, because they eliminate the need to prove foundational matters and authenticate documents at trial. Their sharpest use is authenticating exhibits, which otherwise consumes trial time and risks foundation objections. The automatic admission consequence for missed deadlines also makes calendaring responses non-negotiable.
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What happens if a party misses the response deadline?
What is the best use of requests for admission?
