Judge Robert Meadows: Discovery disputes — St. Lucie County, FL

Source of truth

Attorneys should not announce ready for trial if discovery is ongoing, i.e. depositions still in progress, etc.

Official source: 19th Circuit — Administrative Orders (circuit19.org)
Source health: Healthy · checked October 24, 2026
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Last verified: September 9, 2026benchpath-reverify-2026-09-08 (live text containment) | prior: benchpath-completeness-2026-07-24

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19th Cir. — Judge Robert Meadows: Discovery disputes

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