Rule 35.01 – Order for Examination

When the mental or physical condition (including the blood group) of a party, or of a person in the custody or under the legal control of a party, is in controversy, the court in which the action is pending may order the party to submit to a physical or mental...

Rule 34A.02 – Other Spoliation

Rule 37 sanctions may be imposed upon a party or an agent of a party who discards, destroys, mutilates, alters, or conceals evidence.Tenn. R. Civ. P. 34A.02Amended by order filed December 29, 2005, effective July 1, 2006.Advisory Commission Comments [1992].Concern...

Rule 34A.01 – Testing of Tangible Things

Before a party or an agent of a party, including experts hired by a party or counsel, conducts a test materially altering the condition of tangible things that relate to a claim or defense in a civil action, the party shall move the court for an order so permitting...

Rule 34.03 – Persons not Parties

As provided in Rule 45, a person not a party can be compelled to produce documents and tangible things or to permit an inspection.Tenn. R. Civ. P. 34.03Advisory Commission Comments.This Rule provides a method by which a party may obtain access to relevant material...

Rule 34.02 – Procedure

The request may, without leave of court, be served upon the plaintiff after commencement of the action and upon any other party with or after service of the summons and complaint upon that party. The request shall set forth the items to be inspected, either by...