1.

What is the use of the mode of 2. What are the problems that may be
discovery assigned to you? solved if you will avail of this mode
of discovery?

Rule 28 a. This mode is used when the physical or *The determination of that issue is required
mental condition of a party is in for rendering a proper judgment.
controversy.
b. So that the court where the action is Examples of this action would be:
pending, in its discretion, may order the
said party to submit himself or herself to a
physical or mental examination by a 1. An action for annulment of a contract
physician. where the ground relied upon is
insanity or dementia;
2. A petition for guardianship of a
person alleged to be insane;
3. An action to recover damages for
personal injury where the issue is the
extent of the injuries of the plaintiff.

Rule 29 *This is to direct the person who is the object

of discovery procedure to comply.

For example, a party or a witness refuses to

answer any interrogatory under Rule 23
(Deposition pending action.) or rule 25
(Interrogatories to parties.), the proponent
(tawag sa party na a-avail sa mode of
discovery) may apply to the proper court of
the place where the deposition is being taken
 for an order to compel an answer.

Sanctions
Refusal to answer.