Under Rule 26(d), discovery methods may be used in any sequence.

Under Rule 26(d), discovery methods may be used in any sequence.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only after a court order
• D. Only with the consent of all parties

Answer: (A)

Rule 26(d) sets the timing and sequencing of discovery and allows it to be conducted in any order unless a court orders otherwise. This means you can pursue depositions, interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions in any sequence or even concurrently. The only limit is that a judge can issue an order to modify or restrict that sequence if needed, or the parties can stipulate a different arrangement. So the statement is correct because the default is flexible sequencing, not a fixed order. For example, you might depose a key witness before serving written discovery if that approach makes things more efficient.

Rule 26(d) sets the timing and sequencing of discovery and allows it to be conducted in any order unless a court orders otherwise. This means you can pursue depositions, interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions in any sequence or even concurrently. The only limit is that a judge can issue an order to modify or restrict that sequence if needed, or the parties can stipulate a different arrangement. So the statement is correct because the default is flexible sequencing, not a fixed order. For example, you might depose a key witness before serving written discovery if that approach makes things more efficient.