Under Rule 26(b), which statement best describes discovery scope?

Under Rule 26(b), which statement best describes discovery scope?

• A. Not privileged information that is relevant
• B. Not privileged information that is not relevant
• C. Privileged information that is relevant
• D. Any information regardless of privilege or relevance

Answer: (B)

Rule 26(b) allows discovery of information that is not privileged and is relevant to the subject matter of the action, with the amount proportional to the needs of the case. Privileged materials—like attorney-client communications or work product—are protected from discovery, and information that isn’t relevant isn’t discoverable. So the best description is information that is nonprivileged and relevant to the case. The other options would either include irrelevant material or misstate privilege, which discovery does not permit.

Rule 26(b) allows discovery of information that is not privileged and is relevant to the subject matter of the action, with the amount proportional to the needs of the case. Privileged materials—like attorney-client communications or work product—are protected from discovery, and information that isn’t relevant isn’t discoverable. So the best description is information that is nonprivileged and relevant to the case. The other options would either include irrelevant material or misstate privilege, which discovery does not permit.