10. The plaintiff has reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant is destroying or is likely to destroy documents relevant to the litigation. What can the plaintiff do to stop the defendant?

10. The plaintiff has reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant is destroying or is likely to destroy documents relevant to the litigation. What can the plaintiff do to stop the defendant? 

If the plaintiff has reasonable grounds to believe the opposing party is destroying documents relevant to the litigation, there are several powerful “holding operations” to preserve vital evidence before the trial begins. The most effective and direct remedy for this specific threat is an Anton Piller order, though other preservation orders and injunctions are also available.