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Battle ready: Cayman hands parties pre-action discovery tools
Litigants and prospective litigants are now armed with two new tools for discovery in the Cayman Islands, thanks to the newly-introduced Rule 7A of GCR Order 24.
The new rule, which came into force on 30 March 2026 in the Cayman Islands, provides a structured mechanism to obtain discovery of documents before proceedings are commenced and from a non-party to existing proceedings.
Rule 7(A) establishes two distinct categories of application. Under Rule 7(A)(1), a prospective litigant may apply to the Grand Court for discovery prior to proceedings being initiated. This application is made by way…
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