In legal discovery, a Request for Admission is a written set of statements where one party asks another to admit or deny the truth of specific facts, opinions, or the authenticity of documents. The goal is to narrow down the issues and agree on undisputed facts before trial.
Limits on Requests for Admission
Federal Courts (US): Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 36, there is no numerical limit on the number of requests for admission you can serve. However, requests must still be proportional to the needs of the case, and courts can step in if they become burdensome or harassing.
State Courts: Many state jurisdictions set strict numerical limits on RFAs. For example, in California state court, a party is generally limited to a total of 35 admitted requests unless they provide a special declaration for additional discovery.
Time Limits: In federal courts, the responding party typically has 30 days to answer or object to the requests. If they fail to respond in time, the matters are automatically deemed admitted.
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