Q: Discovery resps are deficient a year later, OC is proposing mediation order signed by judge; what grounds can I object?
I'm contesting my dad's will. I requested Discovery nearly a year ago. Opposing counsel has failed to adequately respond. Repeatedly. A hearing on my Motion to Compel discovery responses was held in October 2018. The court ordered OC to respond and produce documents in our original requests. OC's supp responses was partial, resulting in a Motion for Contempt filing on 2-26-19 and hearing on the MfC on 3-1-19. OC has failed to produce all docs ordered by the Court but has until tomorrow. The problem is that OC has filed an Order for Mediation to occur before the trial date, set to occur on March 25, 2019, yet we have not received all discovery. OC's responses are not only deficient, but some are also completely absent. This info is vital for depos. On what grounds can I oppose this order they are proposing? I don't want OC to not fully comply with delivery of discovery by having the judge sign an order that could effectively close discovery. My right to due process is being violated.
A: IF mediation would indeed effectively close discovery (which it may not), the answer is in your question.
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