Books And Papers

What does Books And Papers mean in American Law?

The definition of Books And Papers in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

A term found in many discovery motions, usually set in a context like “all books and papers pertaining to,” seeking production of written materials relevant to litigation. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(1) refers to “books, documents, or other tangible things,” but “books and papers” is often used anyway.