Is a dismissal under Rule 37 a dismissal for abuse of discretion?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Smith v. Conn. Dep't of Corr., 15-868-cv (2nd Cir. 2016):

"We review a district court's imposition of sanctions under Rule 37, including dismissal, for abuse of discretion." Agiwal v. Mid Island Mort. Corp., 555 F.3d 298, 302 (2d Cir. 2009).

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