In Re Appraisal Of Dole Food Company, Inc., C.A. 9079-VCL (December 9, 2014) 

Appraisal actions are often described as a battle of experts. However, as this decision illustrates, that does not mean that a plaintiff is not subject to discovery, particularly over what he thinks is the value of the company. This is becoming more common as parties buy stock after a merger is announced in an attempt to arbitrage appraisal rights. The liberal rules of discovery apply to all, even the plaintiff who knew nothing until he decided to buy stock.