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FILED
TARRANT COUNTY
12/31/2019 4:22 PM
342-314197-19
CAUSE NO. ____________ THOMAS A. WILDER
DISTRICT CLERK
MOHAMMAD BAYOUD, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Plaintiff, §
§
v. § ____ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
§
VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM and §
TAM NGUYEN, §
Defendants. § TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
PLAINTIFF'S ORIGINAL PETITION. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL,
RULE 193.7 NOTICE AND FIRST SET OF WRITTEN DISCOVERY TO DEFENDANTS
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:
COMES NOW, MOHAMMAD BAYOUD, hereinafter “Plaintiff”, complaining of and about
VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM and TAM NGUYEN, hereinafter collectively “Defendants”, and for
cause of action would respectfully show the Court the following:
DISCOVERY CONTROL PLAN LEVEL
1. Plaintiff intends that discovery be conducted under Discovery Level 3.
PARTIES AND SERVICE
2. Plaintiff, MOHAMMAD BAYOUD, is an individual and resident of the State of Texas
whose address for service is 9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 120, Dallas, Texas 75243. The last three digits
of Plaintiff’s drivers’ license number are 907 and the last three digits of Plaintiff’s social security
number are 664.
3. Defendant, VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM, is an individual and resident of the State of
Texas and may be served with process at the following address: 1205 Vicksburg Drive, Ennis, Texas
75119, or wherever he may be found. Service of said Defendant may be had by personal delivery.
4. Defendant, TAM NGUYEN, is an individual and resident of the State of Texas and
may be served with process at the following address: 529 Baylor Drive, Arlington, Texas 76010, or
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 1 of 48
wherever she may be found. Service of said Defendant may be had by personal delivery.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
5. The subject matter in controversy is within the jurisdictional limits of this court. Venue
in Tarrant County is proper in this cause under Section 15.002(a)(1) of the Texas Civil Practice and
Remedies Code because all or a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to this lawsuit
occurred in this county. In accordance with Rule 47 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff
seeks monetary relief over $200,000.00 but not more than $1,000,000.00.
FACTS
6. On or about December 31, 2017, Plaintiff was traveling on E. Pioneer Parkway when
another vehicle, driven by Defendant Victor Evans-Durham and owned by Defendant Tam Nguyen,
suddenly crashed into the rear of Plaintiff’s vehicle causing Plaintiff to sustain damages and bodily
injuries. Due to Defendant’s careless driving and lack of regard for the traffic laws, Plaintiff was
forced to suffer damages.
NEGLIGENCE OF DEFENDANT VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM
7. Defendant had a duty to exercise the degree of care that a reasonably careful person
would use to avoid harm to others under circumstances similar to those described herein.
8. Plaintiff’s injuries were proximately caused by Defendant’s negligent, careless and
reckless disregard of said duty.
9. The negligent, careless and reckless disregard of duty of Defendant consisted of, but is
not limited to, the following acts and omissions:
A. In that Defendant failed to keep a proper lookout for Plaintiff’s safety that
would have been maintained by a person of ordinary prudence under the same
or similar circumstances;
B. In that Defendant failed to turn his motor vehicle in an effort to avoid the
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 2 of 48
collision complained of;
C. In that Defendant failed to keep such distance away from Plaintiff’s motor
vehicle as a person using ordinary prudent care would have done;
D. In that Defendant was operating their motor vehicle at a rate of speed which
was greater than that would have been operated by a person of ordinary
prudence under the same or similar circumstances; and
E. In that Defendant failed to apply their brakes to his motor vehicle in a timely
and prudent manner and/or wholly failed to apply their brakes in order to avoid
the collision in question.
NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT OF TAM NGUYEN
10. On December 31, 2017, Defendant Tam Nguyen was the owner of the vehicle operated
by Defendant Victor Evans-Durham.
11. Defendant Tam Nguyen entrusted the vehicle to Defendant Victor Evans-Durham, a
reckless and incompetent driver.
12. Defendant Tam Nguyen knew, or through the exercise of reasonable care should have
known, that Defendant Victor Evans-Durham was a reckless and incompetent driver.
13. As described herein, Defendant Victor Evans-Durham was negligent on the occasion
in question.
14. Defendant Victor Evans-Durham’s negligence was the proximate cause of Plaintiff's
damages.
DAMAGES
13. As a direct and proximate result of the occurrence made the basis of this lawsuit,
Plaintiff sustained bodily injuries and incurred the following damages:
A. Reasonable medical care and expenses in the past, which were incurred by
Plaintiff for the necessary care and treatment of the injuries resulting from the
accident complained of herein and such charges are reasonable and were usual
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Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 3 of 48
and customary charges for such services in Tarrant County, Texas;
B. Reasonable and necessary medical care and expenses which will in all
reasonable probability be incurred in the future;
C. Physical pain and suffering in the past;
D. Physical pain and suffering in the future;
E. Mental anguish in the past; and
F. Mental anguish in the future.
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
14. Pursuant to Rule 216 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff hereby demands
a trial by jury and tenders the jury fee herewith.
RULE 193.7 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS
15. Pursuant to Rule 193.7 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff intends to use
against Defendants in any legal pretrial proceeding or at trial all documents produced to Plaintiffs in
response to written discovery. This notice is given to Defendants within ten (10) days after Defendant
has actual notice that all documents produced by Defendants to Plaintiff in this lawsuit will be offered
at trial, thereby satisfying the requirement of authentication or identification as a condition precedent
to admissibility pursuant to the Rule 901(a) of the Texas Rules of Evidence.
REQUEST FOR WRITTEN DISCOVERY TO DEFENDANTS
16. Pursuant to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Defendants are hereby requested to
provide answers and/or responses to the following requests for written discovery within fifty (50) days
of service of the requests, which are being served herewith and are attached hereto, which include the
following: Plaintiff’s First Request for Admissions to Defendants; Plaintiff’s Request for Disclosure
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 4 of 48
to Defendant; Plaintiff’s First Set of Interrogatories to Defendants; and Plaintiff’s First Request for
Production to Defendants.
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, Plaintiff respectfully prays that Defendants be
cited to appear and answer herein, and that upon a final hearing of the cause, judgment be entered for
Plaintiff against Defendants for damages in an amount within the jurisdictional limits of the Court;
together with pre-judgment interest (from the date of injury through the date of judgment) at the
maximum rate allowed by law; post-judgment interest at the legal rate, costs of court; and such other
and further relief to which Plaintiff may be entitled at law or in equity.
Respectfully submitted,
ALMASRI & MARZWANIAN LAW GROUP PLLC
By: /s/ Hazim Mandavia
Sam Almasri
Texas Bar No. 24053071
Email: sam@theamlawgroup.com
Hazim Mandavia
Texas Bar No. 24096984
Email: hazim@theamlawgroup.com
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75243
Tel. (214) 227-2777
Fax. (214) 227-2271
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 5 of 48
CAUSE NO. ____________
MOHAMMAD BAYOUD, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Plaintiff, §
§
v. § ____ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
§
VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM and §
TAM NGUYEN, §
Defendants. § TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
PLAINTIFF’S FIRST REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS TO
DEFENDANT VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM
To: DEFENDANT VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM, 10612 Dunaway Drive, Dallas, Texas 75228
, or wherever he may be found.
You are notified that Plaintiff demands that within 50 days after the service of these requests,
Defendant specifically admit or deny the facts requested as set forth herein. A failure to specifically
answer any request, or an evasive answer to any request, will be taken as an admission of truth of such
request.
Respectfully submitted,
ALMASRI & MARZWANIAN LAW GROUP PLLC
By: /s/ Hazim Mandavia
Sam Almasri
Texas Bar No. 24053071
Email: sam@theamlawgroup.com
Hazim Mandavia
Texas Bar No. 24096984
Email: hazim@theamlawgroup.com
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75243
Tel. (214) 227-2777
Fax. (214) 227-2271
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 6 of 48
DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
1. As used herein, the terms, “you” an “your”, shall refer to Defendant, Defendant’s attorneys,
agents, and all other natural persons or business or legal entities acting or purporting to act for or on
behalf of Defendant, whether authorized to do so or not.
2. “Person”: The term “person” shall include individuals, associations, partnerships,
corporations, and any other type of entity or institution whether formed for business purposes or any
other purposes.
3. “Settlement”, as used herein, means:
(a) an oral or written, disclosed or undisclosed agreement, bargain, contract, settlement,
partial settlement, limited settlement, arrangement, deal, understanding, loan arrangement, credit
arrangement, contingent settlement, limitation on the amount of liability or judgment, or a promise by
or between plaintiff and any defendant or between any defendant herein whereby plaintiff or defendant
have in any way released or compromised, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, or agreed to do
so in the future, any of the matters in controversy in this lawsuit whether before, after or during trial
or before or after any jury verdict is returned herein or a judgment is entered or rendered herein;
(b) any resolution of the differences between the Defendant and Plaintiff by loan to the
Defendant or any other device which is repayable in whole or in part out of any judgment the
Defendant may recover against defendant;
(c) “Mary Carter Agreements” as that term is used under Texas Law.
4. Unless a specific date or dates is set forth in any specific question herein, you are directed
that each question shall be answered for the period of time up to and including the present date.
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 7 of 48
REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 1: Admit or deny that you did not maintain a proper lookout at
the time of the collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 2: Admit or deny that you failed to take action to avoid the
collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 3: Admit or deny that no other entity contributed to the collision
made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 4: Admit or deny that you were under care of a physician at
the time of the collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 5: Admit or deny that at the time of the collision made the basis
of this lawsuit you did not have a valid Texas Drivers’ License.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 6: Admit or deny that you consumed drugs, medicines, or
alcoholic beverages within twenty-four (24) hours prior to said occurrence.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 7: Admit or deny that you were driving above the speed limit
just prior to impact with Plaintiff’s vehicle.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 8: Admit or deny that you failed to follow all traffic laws during
the moments prior to impact with Plaintiff’s vehicle.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 8 of 48
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 9: Admit or deny that you had failed to perform maintenance
on your vehicle to assure its ability to operate in safe manner prior to collision made the basis of this
lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 10: Admit or deny that your actions contributed to the collision
made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 11: Admit or deny that you have ever had your drivers’ license
revoked for any reason.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 12: Admit or deny that you have received a traffic citation in
the past five years.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 13: Admit or deny that you received a traffic citation in relation
to the collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 14: Admit or deny that you have been in more than one motor
vehicle accident in the past five years.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 15: Admit or deny that you were distracted just prior to the
impact in relation to the collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 16: Admit or deny that you saw Plaintiff’s vehicle prior to the
impact in relation to collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 17: Admit or deny that you wore corrective lenses for any
purpose in 2017.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 9 of 48
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 18: Admit or deny that you were taking any medication in the
24 hour period prior to the collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 19 Admit or deny that you were on your cell phone at any time
within the 10 minutes preceding the impact in relation to the collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 20: Admit or deny that you have been involved in more than
one motor vehicle collision in the past ten years.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 21: Admit or deny that you received a traffic citation in the ten
years prior to the collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 22: Admit or deny that your drivers’ license had been revoked
during any period of time prior to the collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 23: Admit or deny that you owned the vehicle involved in the
collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 24: Admit or deny that you did not have a valid drivers’ license
at the time of the collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 10 of 48
CAUSE NO. ____________
MOHAMMAD BAYOUD, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Plaintiff, §
§
v. § ____ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
§
VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM and §
TAM NGUYEN, §
Defendants. § TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
PLAINTIFF’S FIRST REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS
TO DEFENDANT TAM NGUYEN
To: DEFENDANT MONTEL RIDGE, 9659 Forest Lane, Dallas, Texas 75243, or wherever he
may be found.
You are notified that Plaintiff demands that within 50 days after the service of these requests,
Defendant specifically admit or deny the facts requested as set forth herein. A failure to specifically
answer any request, or an evasive answer to any request, will be taken as an admission of truth of such
request.
Respectfully submitted,
ALMASRI & MARZWANIAN LAW GROUP PLLC
By: /s/ Hazim Mandavia
Sam Almasri
Texas Bar No. 24053071
Email: sam@theamlawgroup.com
Hazim Mandavia
Texas Bar No. 24096984
Email: hazim@theamlawgroup.com
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75243
Tel. (214) 227-2777
Fax. (214) 227-2271
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 11 of 48
DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
2. As used herein, the terms, “you” an “your”, shall refer to Defendant, Defendant’s attorneys,
agents, and all other natural persons or business or legal entities acting or purporting to act for or on
behalf of Defendant, whether authorized to do so or not.
2. “Person”: The term “person” shall include individuals, associations, partnerships,
corporations, and any other type of entity or institution whether formed for business purposes or any
other purposes.
3. “Settlement”, as used herein, means:
(a) an oral or written, disclosed or undisclosed agreement, bargain, contract, settlement,
partial settlement, limited settlement, arrangement, deal, understanding, loan arrangement, credit
arrangement, contingent settlement, limitation on the amount of liability or judgment, or a promise by
or between plaintiff and any defendant or between any defendant herein whereby plaintiff or defendant
have in any way released or compromised, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, or agreed to do
so in the future, any of the matters in controversy in this lawsuit whether before, after or during trial
or before or after any jury verdict is returned herein or a judgment is entered or rendered herein;
(b) any resolution of the differences between the Defendant and Plaintiff by loan to the
Defendant or any other device which is repayable in whole or in part out of any judgment the
Defendant may recover against defendant;
(c) “Mary Carter Agreements” as that term is used under Texas Law.
4. Unless a specific date or dates is set forth in any specific question herein, you are directed
that each question shall be answered for the period of time up to and including the present date.
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 12 of 48
REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 1: Admit or deny that you knew that Defendant VICTOR
EVANS-DURHAM had been involved in a motor vehicle collision in the ten years prior to the
collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 2: Admit or deny that you knew that Defendant VICTOR
EVANS-DURHAM received a traffic citation in the ten years prior to the collision made the basis of
this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 3: Admit or deny that you knew Defendant VICTOR EVANS-
DURHAM’s drivers’ license had been revoked during any period of time prior to the collision made
the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 4: Admit or deny that you owned the vehicle involved in the
collision made the basis of this lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION NO. 5: Admit or deny that you knew Defendant VICTOR EVANS-
DURHAM did not have a valid drivers’ license at the time of the collision made the basis of this
lawsuit.
ADMIT OR DENY: _____
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 13 of 48
CAUSE NO. ____________
MOHAMMAD BAYOUD, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Plaintiff, §
§
v. § ____ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
§
VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM and §
TAM NGUYEN, §
Defendants. § TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE TO DEFENDANTS
To: DEFENDANTS VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM and TAM NGUYEN, wherever they may
be found.
Pursuant to Rule 194 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, you are requested to disclose,
within 50 days of service of this request, the information or material as set forth herein. A response to
a request under Rule 194.2(f) is due according to Rule 195.2 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
The disclosures must be signed in accordance with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 191.3,
and delivered to the undersigned attorney. If you fail to comply with the requirements above, the
Court may order sanctions against you in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Respectfully submitted,
ALMASRI & MARZWANIAN LAW GROUP PLLC
By: /s/ Hazim Mandavia
Sam Almasri
Texas Bar No. 24053071
Email: sam@theamlawgroup.com
Hazim Mandavia
Texas Bar No. 24096984
Email: hazim@theamlawgroup.com
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75243
Tel. (214) 227-2777
Fax. (214) 227-2271
Attorneys for Plaintiff
REQUESTS FOR DISCLOSURE
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 14 of 48
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(a).: State the correct names of the parties to the lawsuit.
RESPONSE:
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(b).: State the name, address, and telephone number of any
potential parties.
RESPONSE:
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(c).: State the legal theories and, in general, the factual
bases for your claims or defenses.
RESPONSE:
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(d).: State the amount and any method of calculating
economic damages.
RESPONSE:
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(e).: State the name, address, and telephone number of
persons having knowledge of relevant facts, and a brief statement of each identified person's
connection with the case.
RESPONSE:
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(f).: For any testifying expert, state:
1. the expert's name, address, and telephone number;
2. the subject matter on which the expert will testify;
3. the general substance of the expert's mental impressions and a brief summary
of the basis for them, or if the expert is not retained by, employed by, or
otherwise subject to your control, documents reflecting such information;
4. if the expert is retained by, employed by, or otherwise subject to your control:
A) produce all documents, tangible things, reports, models, or data
compilations that have been provided to, reviewed by, or prepared by
or for the expert in anticipation of the expert's testimony; and
B) produce the expert's current resume and bibliography.
RESPONSE:
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 15 of 48
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(g).: Produce any indemnity and insuring agreements as
described in Rule 192.3(f).
RESPONSE:
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(h).: Produce any settlement agreements as described in
Rule 192.3(g).
RESPONSE:
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(i).: Produce any witness statements as described in Rule
192.3(h).
RESPONSE:
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(j).: If this is a suit alleging physical or mental injury and
damages from the occurrence that is the subject of the case, produce all medical records and bills that
are reasonably related to the injuries or damages asserted or, in lieu thereof, an authorization
permitting the disclosure of such medical records and bills.
RESPONSE:
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE R.194.2(k).: Produce all medical records and bills obtained by
the responding party by virtue of an authorization furnished by the requesting party.
RESPONSE:
REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE 194.2(l).: Produce the name, address, and telephone number of
any person who may be designated as a responsible third party.
RESPONSE:
CAUSE NO. ____________
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 16 of 48
MOHAMMAD BAYOUD, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Plaintiff, §
§
v. § ____ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
§
VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM and §
TAM NGUYEN, §
Defendants. § TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
PLAINTIFF’S FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES TO
DEFENDANT VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM
To: DEFENDANT VICTOR EVANS-DURHAM, 10612 Dunaway Drive, Dallas, Texas75228,
or wherever he may be found.
You are hereby instructed to answer the following interrogatories separately, fully, in writing,
and under oath if required by Rule 197.2(d) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. The answers shall
be served upon the undersigned counsel within 50 days after the service of these interrogatories.
Your failure to make timely answers or objections may subject you to sanctions as provided
in Rule 221 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Respectfully submitted,
ALMASRI & MARZWANIAN LAW GROUP PLLC
By: /s/ Hazim Mandavia
Sam Almasri
Texas Bar No. 24053071
Email: sam@theamlawgroup.com
Hazim Mandavia
Texas Bar No. 24096984
Email: hazim@theamlawgroup.com
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75243
Tel. (214) 227-2777
Fax. (214) 227-2271
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 17 of 48
DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
1. As used herein, the terms "you" and "your" shall refer to Defendant, Defendant’s
attorneys, agents, and all other natural persons or business or legal entities acting or purporting to act
for or on behalf of Defendant, whether authorized to do so or not.
2. As used herein, the term "documents" shall mean all writings of every kind, source and
authorship, both originals and all nonidentical copies thereof, in your possession, custody, or control,
or known by you to exist, irrespective of whether the writing is one intended for or transmitted
internally by you, or intended for or transmitted to any other person or entity, including without
limitation any government agency, department, administrative, or private entity or person. The term
shall include handwritten, typewritten, printed, photocopied, photographic, or recorded matter. It shall
include communications in words, symbols, pictures, sound recordings, films, tapes, and information
stored in, or accessible through, computer or other information storage or retrieval systems, together
with the codes and/or programming instructions and other materials necessary to understand and use
such systems. For purposes of illustration and not limitation, the term shall include: affidavits;
agendas; agreements; analyses; announcements; bills, statements, and other records of obligations and
expenditures; books; brochures; bulletins; calendars; canceled checks, vouchers, receipts and other
records of payments; charts or drawings; check registers; checkbooks; circulars; collateral files and
contents; contracts; corporate bylaws; corporate charters; correspondence; credit files and contents;
deeds of trust; deposit slips; diaries; drafts; files; guaranty agreements; instructions; invoices; ledgers,
journals, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other sources of financial data; letters; logs,
notes, or memoranda of telephonic or face-to-face conversations; manuals; memoranda of all kinds,
to and from any persons, agencies, or entities; minutes; minute books; notes; notices; parts lists;
papers; press releases; printed matter (including books, articles, speeches, and newspaper clippings);
purchase orders; records; records of administrative, technical, and financial actions taken or
recommended; reports; safety deposit boxes and contents and records of entry; schedules; security
agreements; specifications; statements of bank accounts; statements; interviews; stock transfer
ledgers; technical and engineering reports, evaluations, advice, recommendations, commentaries,
conclusions, studies, test plans, manuals, procedures, data, reports, results, and conclusions;
summaries, notes, and other records and recordings of any conferences, meetings, visits, statements,
interviews or telephone conversations; telegrams; teletypes and other communications sent or
received; transcripts of testimony; UCC instruments; work papers; and all other writings, the contents
of which relate to, discuss, consider, or otherwise refer to the subject matter of the particular discovery
requested.
3. In accordance with Tex. R. Civ. P. Rule 192.7, a document is deemed to be in your
possession, custody or control if you either have physical possession of the item or have a right to
possession of the item that is equal or superior to the person who has physical control of the item.
4. "Person": The term "person" shall include individuals, associations, partnerships,
corporations, and any other type of entity or institution whether formed for business purposes or any
other purposes.
Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Jury Demand,
Rule 193.7 Notice and Discovery to Defendants Page 18 of 48
5. "Identify" or "Identification":
(a) When used in reference to a person, "identify" or "identification" means to state
his or her full name, present or last known residence address, present or last known business
address and telephone number.
(b) When used in reference to a public or private corporation, governmental entity,
partnership or association, "identify" or "identification" means to state its full name, present
or last known business address or operating address, the name