Why is this process important to the disposition of cases?

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Please answer the following two question using approximately 150 words for each.

What is the discovery process? Why is this process important to the disposition of cases?

At trial, the attorney for the plaintiff, Mr. Smith, believes that opposing counsel has not presented a material issue to contravene (contradict) Mr. Smith’s client. What motion might Mr. Smith make to the judge? Explain what that motion is in detail, and explain when counsel may raise such a motion. What other motions are similar? How are they utilized? Why does the court entertain such motions?

PLEASE NOTE:

Use at least one relevant, scholarly source per question in support of your content.

A possible resource is my course textbook: Liuzzo, A.L. & Hughes, R.C., (2018). Essentials of Business Law.

     ·  All references must be accessible from the internet (provide a link).

     ·  References must be from the United States.

     ·  All court cases must be from the United States.