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In  Glenfed Development Corp. v. Superior Court (National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa.) (1997) 53 Cal.App.4th 1113 , 62 Cal.Rptr.2d 195,[No. B108546. Second Dist., Div. One. Mar 27, 1997.] the Court stated:

"Based upon the foregoing analysis, Glenfed contends the claims manual is discoverable. [2] We agree. A "party may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, that is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action ... if the matter either is itself admissible in evidence or appears reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence." (Code Civ. Proc., § 2017, subd. (a).) fn. 2 In the context of discovery, evidence is "relevant" if it might reasonably assist a party in evaluating its case, preparing for trial, or facilitating a settlement. Admissibility is not the test, and it is sufficient if the information sought might reasonably lead to other, admissible evidence. (Lipton v. Superior Court (1996) 48 Cal.App.4th 1599, 1611-1612 [56 Cal.Rptr.2d 341].) [1b] In the more specific context of a request to produce documents, a party who seeks to compel production must show "good cause" for the request (§ 2031, subd. (l))-but where, as here, there is no privilege issue or claim of attorney work product, that burden is met simply by a fact-specific showing of relevance. fn. 3 (Weil & Brown, Cal. Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial 2 (The Rutter Group 1996) ¶¶ 8:1495.6 to 8:1495.10, pp. 8H-21 to 8H-22.) That showing was made here. (Pt. I, ante.)" Glenfed Development Corp. v. Superior Court (National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa.) (1997) 53 Cal.App.4th 1113 , 62 Cal.Rptr.2d 195,

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