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Inspection of documents
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<p>In pre-trial <a href="/facts/Discovery_(law)/pHMb5suV">discovery</a> during a lawsuit, <a href="/facts/Party_(law)/eyCHQMPR">parties</a> may have the right to inspect documents that are relevant to the case. </p><p>In <a href="/facts/Civil_law_(common_law)/7apK9Gaa">civil cases</a>, the concept of "documents" has been interpreted broadly, and it generally includes any item that contains descriptive information, including electronic records. </p>