LMAR 4.2
                                   Discovery


     (a) Discovery Pending at the Time Arbitrator is Assigned.  Discovery
pending at the time the case is assigned to an arbitrator is stayed pending
order from the arbitrator or except as the parties may stipulate or as
authorized by MAR 4.2 and LMAR 4.2 below.

     (b) Additional Discovery.  In determining when additional discovery beyond
that directly authorized by MAR 4.2 is reasonably necessary, the arbitrator
shall balance the benefits of discovery against the burdens and expenses.  The
arbitrator shall consider the nature and complexity of the case, the amount in
controversy, values at stake, the discovery that has already occurred, the
burdens on the party from whom discovery is sought, and the possibility of
unfair surprise which may result if discovery is restricted.  Authorized
discovery shall be conducted in accordance with the civil rules except that
motions concerning discovery shall be determined by the arbitrator.

     (c) Interrogatories.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following
interrogatories may be submitted to any party:

     (1) State the amount of general damages being claimed;

     (2) State each item of special damages being claimed and the amount thereof;

     (3) List the name, address and phone number of each person having
knowledge of any facts regarding liability, and a short summary of their
intended testimony at the arbitration hearing;

     (4) List the name, address and phone number of each person having
knowledge of any facts regarding the damages claimed, and a short summary of
their intended testimony at the arbitration hearing;

     (5) List the name, address and phone number of each expert witness you
intend to call at the arbitration.  For each such expert, state the subject
matter on which the expert is expected to testify; state the substance of the
facts and opinions to which the expert is expected to testify, and a summary of
the grounds for each opinion.

     Only these interrogatories, with the exact language as set out above, are
permitted, except as permitted by section (a).


[Amended effective September 1, 2012.]