What is the test for a plaintiff to obtain access to an item in a personal injury case?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Fowler v Ford, 2021 BCSC 324 (CanLII):

While a plaintiff is not required to testify that they will use every item, a plaintiff must prove the need and likely utility of the item sought: Lo v. Matsumoto, 2015 BCCA 84 at para. 20.

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