§ Rule 4011 Limitation of Scope of Discovery and Deposition

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Rule 4011. Limitation of Scope of Discovery and Deposition

    No discovery or deposition shall be permitted which

    (a) is sought in bad faith;

    (b) would cause unreasonable annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, burden or expense to the deponent or any person or party;

    (c) is beyond the scope of discovery as set forth in Rules 4003.1 through 4003.6;

    (d) is prohibited by any law barring disclosure of mediation communications and mediation documents; or

        Note: Section 5949 of the Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S. § 5949, provides, with specified exceptions, that all mediation communications and mediation documents are privileged. See Section 5949(c) for definitions of mediation communication and mediation document.

    (e) would require the making of an unreasonable investigation by the deponent or any party or witness.