Rule 7.1B - Practice As To Depositions, Discovery, Production Of Documents And Perpetuation Of Testimony(1)Leave to take depositions, or to perpetuate testimony, or to obtain discovery or the production of documents, may be granted only on petition upon cause shown, except upon agreement of parties and counsel, or except when such depositions, perpetuation of testimony or other discovery tools are required by statute or rule (e.g., in a guardianship proceeding).(2)Petitions filed pursuant to this Del.Co.O.C. 7. IB shall include a description of all efforts made to resolve discovery issues informally. Petitions shall also state the identity of the persons who are to be deposed, the testimony that is to be perpetuated, the documents that are to be produced, and a description of any other discovery requested. The petition shall also state the reasons why the aforementioned discovery is necessary and relevant to the litigation.Amended effective 7/30/2016.