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No matter what kind of civil case you're involved in, once a lawsuit is filed, the court will typically issue a scheduling order that includes a date by which all discovery must be completed. "Discovery" is a legal term of art that consists of several tools that are used to uncover facts relevant to the various claims and defenses at issue in the case. The parties in a lawsuit engage in discovery so that they can be properly prepared for trial, and avoid surprises that can adversely affect the outcome of the case. Let's look at the different kinds of discovery, and how discovery-related disputes might be resolved.

Answer choices are:

A. Preliminary Hearing

B. Arraignment

C. Deposition

D. Discovery

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Answer: Preliminary hearing.

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Explanation:

When all the evidences and witnesses are gathered, they are made to stand in front of a judge during preliminary hearing whose purpose is to screen out cases and end the weak cases beforehand so that an innocent person does not have to get through unfounded prosecutions.