Legal Definitions - Request for Admission

Request for Admission is a legal term used in the United States to describe a process in which one party asks another party to admit the truth of certain facts or the authenticity of certain documents. This process is part of the discovery phase of a lawsuit, where both parties exchange information and evidence before trial.

For example, if a plaintiff is suing a defendant for breach of contract, the plaintiff may send a Request for Admission to the defendant asking them to admit that they signed the contract in question. If the defendant admits to this fact, it becomes binding and the plaintiff can use it as evidence in court.

Another example could be in a personal injury case, where the plaintiff may send a Request for Admission to the defendant asking them to admit that they were negligent in causing the plaintiff's injuries. If the defendant admits to this fact, it can help the plaintiff prove their case and potentially receive compensation for their injuries.