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surprise, to encourage the settlement of cases, to avoid costly litigation, and to achieve a balanced search for the truth to ensure a fair trial." Elkins v. Syken, 672 So. 2d 517 (Fla. 1996) (citing Dodson v. Pend!, 390 So. 2d 704 (Fla. 1980); Suif Drugs, Inc. v. Vermette, 236 So. 2d 108 (Fla. 1970))

d 517 (Fla. 1996) (citing Dodson v. Pend!, 390 So. 2d 704 (Fla. 1980); Suif Drugs, Inc. v. Vermette, 236 So. 2d 108 (Fla. 1970)). -"S ,r‘ II. In Elkins, the Florida Supreme Court commented on the purpose of pretrial discovery: Discovery was never intended to be used as a tactical tool to harass an

ith in the process and if the cost and expense are so great that access is basically denied to all but the few who can afford it. 13. Likewise, in Allstate, the Court had reasoned: - 3 - FOWLER WHITE BURNETT P.A. • 901 PHILLIPS POINT WEST, 777 SOUTH FLAGLF.R DRIVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 • (561

se, to encourage the set- tlement of cases, to avoid the cost of litigation, and to achieve a balanced search for the truth to ensure a fair trial. Elkins v. Syken, 672 So.2d 517 (Fla.1996). Here the petitioners argue that the information sought to be discovered regarding prostitution and their sexua

xt and a party may be permitted to discover evidence that would be inad- missible at trial, if it would lead to the discovery of relevant evidence. Allstate; Amente. Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(b)(1) delineates the proper scope of discovery: In General. Parties may obtain discovery regard- in

se, to encourage the set- tlement of cases, to avoid the cost of litigation, and to achieve a balanced search for the truth to ensure a fair trial. Elkins v. Syken, 672 So.2d 517 (Fla.1996). Here the petitioners argue that the information sought to be discovered regarding prostitution and their sexua

xt and a party may be permitted to discover evidence that would be inad- missible at trial, if it would lead to the discovery of relevant evidence. Allstate; Amente. Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(b)(1) delineates the proper scope of discovery: In General. Parties may obtain discovery regard- in

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.2d 153 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996); see, Menke' Broward School Bd, 916 So.2d 8 (Fla. 4111DCA 2005). The requirement of irreparable harm is jurisdictional. Allstate; Barad & Co. A petitioner's failure to demonstrate the satisfaction of this jurisdictional element should result in dismissal of a petition for wri