What gives a lawyer the authority to obtain private records?

[jiniy]

a private person like you will not have a right to it generally until you file a suit. after that, the process of discovery allows you to obtain certain relevant evidence.
in contrast public officials dealing with law enforcement can get warrants but that has nothing to do with a civil defamation suit

 

[DerekLeung]

Excellent post !

 

[PAPsupporter]

a private person like you will not have a right to it generally until you file a suit. after that, the process of discovery allows you to obtain certain relevant evidence.
in contrast public officials dealing with law enforcement can get warrants but that has nothing to do with a civil defamation suit

Our great law enforcement bodies practice and follow strictly to the law and the authority. They need acquired certain degree of sufficient evidence then they can acquire the warrant from the right authority to do the necessary procedures. E.g. a policeman cannot anyhow go to any of your house to search for something unless he got a search warrant from the top authority and the authority will need the proof or evidence to pass down the warrant. Everything needs evidence and/or witness.
As such, our great PAP government has done a great job on doing all the proper procedures and rules for all law enforcement bodies to follow. Well done PAP.

 

[lancheowman]

a private person like you will not have a right to it generally until you file a suit. after that, the process of discovery allows you to obtain certain relevant evidence.
in contrast public officials dealing with law enforcement can get warrants but that has nothing to do with a civil defamation suit

getting a warrant is more difficult than getting discovery