What is the goal of stonewalling?

Lawyers may use stonewalling as a tactical maneuver in litigation or negotiations:

• to delay proceedings,
• frustrate the opposing party, or
• conceal information.

It involves deliberate non-cooperation, such as ignoring requests for documents, providing vague, evasive responses, or refusing to communicate.

What are the consequences of stonewalling?

Stonewalling often creates significant delays and increasing costs.