How are interrogatories used in a legal matter?

Interrogatories are written questions sent to someone involved in a legal matter. These questions are usually sent by the opposing party and must be directly related to the matter at hand.

What to do if you don’t know the answer to an interrogatory question?

In the end, if you truly don’t know, you could estimate or answer that you don’t know. Count the number of questions. Look through the interrogatories that you received and simply count to make sure that the opposing party has not exceeded the allowable limit.

When is the discovery of documents called interrogatories?

And if the other party is requesting documents then it is the discovery of documents. Section 30 and Order XI Rule 1 to 11, 21 and 22 of CPC covers interrogatories. When, with the leave of the Court, parties administer a set of questions on the other party then it is called ‘Interrogatories’.

When to set aside or striking off interrogatories?

Setting aside and Striking off Interrogatories can be made on the following grounds (Rule 7): Prolix, Oppressive, Unnecessary or Scandalous. The Application for setting aside or striking off interrogatories shall be made within 7 days after service of interrogatories.

What are do not sell my personal information interrogatories?

Do Not Sell My Personal Information Interrogatories are written questions that one party to a lawsuit sends to another, and the responding party submits written answers under oath. If a lawsuit is filed in a personal injury case, chances are interrogatories will come into play.

When do interrogatories to parties have to be answered?

(1) Responding Party. The interrogatories must be answered: (B) if that party is a public or private corporation, a partnership, an association, or a governmental agency, by any officer or agent, who must furnish the information available to the party. (2) Time to Respond.

What should I do if I object to an interrogatory?

Assert objections to the interrogatories without providing a further answer. This might be risky — the opposing attorney may file a motion to compel if your objections are not legally valid. Learn more about responding and objecting to interrogatories.

What are the general characteristics of an interrogatory?

Here are some general characteristics of interrogatories to keep in mind: The receiving party must respond in writing to the interrogatories and may assert any applicable objections; Responses to interrogatories must be truthful and complete (and are made under oath); and