In debt litigation, this can add complexity and difficulty to litigation if the opposing party may hide evidence. In this case, the following strategies can be adopted to deal with it:Initiating legal proceedingsRequire the other party to provide evidence through legal process, such as by filing written orders for interrogatories, requests for production of documents, depositions, and requests for admissions.
Apply for a court orderIf there is a reasonable suspicion that the other party is deliberately hiding or destroying evidence, you can apply to the court for a subpoena or search warrant to compel the other party to provide evidence or allow you to enter certain areas to search for evidence.
Apply the rules of the courtIn litigation, if the other party cannot provide a reasonable explanation for why certain evidence cannot be presented, then you can ask the court to take certain punitive measures, such as determining the facts of the hidden evidence, giving the other party an unfavorable presumption or sanction, etc.
Increase the intensity of investigationsIf necessary, consider hiring a professional private investigator or investigator, especially if the other party is intentionally hiding assets or evidence.
Consult an expert: A legal expert or accounting expert may be able to help identify and trace hidden evidence and assets.
Web Search: Conducting a web search may uncover publicly announced or shared information, including the other person's activity on social platforms, which may lead to useful clues.
Take advantage of the right to discover: Make the most of your right to discover in court proceedings and probe hidden evidence through various means of discovery.
Apply for pre-clearanceIn the early stage of litigation, you can apply to the other party to conduct a pre-trial conference on the relevant evidence, and ask the other party to explain the evidence before the judge.
Fight witness falsificationIf you suspect that the testimony of the other party or its witnesses is untrue, then expose the truth by penetrating the inconsistencies and questions of the witnesses as they testify.
Prosecution obstruction of justiceIf there is evidence that the other party intentionally destroyed or concealed evidence, consider bringing charges of obstruction of justice against the other party.
To protect your rights and interests, it is best to work with an experienced lawyer who is familiar with litigation techniques and strategies and can effectively assist you in dealing with the problem of hiding evidence. 