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The document is a legal motion filed in a Mississippi Circuit Court, requesting the court to quash a deposition subpoena duces tecum served on the movant. The movant argues that they lack knowledge and records for certain requested information, finds other requests overly broad and burdensome, and proposes to answer specific written questions under Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure. The motion seeks relief from appearing at the deposition and requests reimbursement for related costs.

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Begin by filling in the 'Plaintiffs' and 'Defendants' sections with the appropriate names. Ensure accuracy as this identifies the parties involved.
Enter the 'Civil Action No.' to reference your case correctly. This number is crucial for court records.
In the section labeled 'COMES NOW', input your name and title, along with your attorney's details if applicable.
Provide specific dates where indicated, such as when the subpoena was served and when ownership changed hands.
Detail your grounds for quashing the subpoena in a clear manner, addressing each request made in the subpoena that you contest.
Complete the 'WHEREFORE' section by summarizing your requests to the court, including any reimbursement claims.
Finally, fill out the 'Certificate of Service' section to confirm that all parties have been notified about this motion.

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What happens when a decision is quashed?

A motion to quash is a request to a court or other tribunal to render a previous decision or proceeding null or invalid. The exact usage of motions to quash depends on the rules of the particular court or tribunal. In some cases, motions to quash are requests to nullify a decision made by the same or a lower court.

Does quash mean dismissed?

A motion to quash is most commonly filed at the beginning of a trial, or an appeal as a pretrial motion. It may be considered as somewhat similar to a motion to dismiss. However, a motion to quash asks the court to nullify a previous court ruling, whereas a motion to dismiss requests the same of a current filing.

Why would a subpoena be quashed?

There are many grounds for objecting to a document subpoena, including that the subpoena: ∎ Does not allow sufficient time to comply. ∎ Seeks irrelevant evidence. ∎ Requires disclosure of privileged or other protected information.

Who can move to quash a subpoena?

The person or organization served with the subpoena may object to all or part of it, or they may file a motion for a protective order or to quash the subpoena in the court where the lawsuit is pending.

How to write a motion to quash a subpoena?

Motions to quash in civil cases must be filed timely (Rule 45(d)(3)(A)), and generally should be filed prior to the date when compliance with the subpoena is required or within 14 days of service of the subpoena. See Retractable Tech., Inc. v.

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