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Interrogatories Definition Purpose Interrogatories - Pre-Trial Discovery Method in Which Written Questions

Rule 25 defines interrogatories as written questions propounded by one party to an adverse party that must be answered in writing under oath. Interrogatories may be served after jurisdiction over a defendant or property is obtained by leave of court, or without leave after an answer has been served. The party served must answer the interrogatories, or if a corporation, partnership or association, an officer competent to testify on its behalf. Answers must be made in writing, signed, and sworn to fully respond to the interrogatories.

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Interrogatories Definition Purpose Interrogatories - Pre-Trial Discovery Method in Which Written Questions

Rule 25 defines interrogatories as written questions propounded by one party to an adverse party that must be answered in writing under oath. Interrogatories may be served after jurisdiction over a defendant or property is obtained by leave of court, or without leave after an answer has been served. The party served must answer the interrogatories, or if a corporation, partnership or association, an officer competent to testify on its behalf. Answers must be made in writing, signed, and sworn to fully respond to the interrogatories.

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RULE 25

Interrogatories; Definition; Purpose

 Interrogatories – pre-trial discovery method in which written questions


are propounded by one party and served on the adverse party, who must
serve written replies under oath.

o Used by a party desiring to elicit material and relevant facts from


an adverse party.

o “Interrogatories” and “written interrogatories” are synonymous

How and when may a party SERVE interrogatories: (LJ-WA)

1) By Leave of court After Jurisdiction has been obtained over any


defendant or over property which is the subject of the action; or

2) Without leave After an Answer has been served.

Who shall Answer Interrogatories? (Sec. 1, Rule 25) (P-CAPO)

1) By the Party served; or

2) If Corporation, Partnership or Association – By any Officer


competent to testify in its behalf.

How and when are interrogatories ANSWERED? (Sec. 2, Rule 25)

 Must be answered: (FW-SS)


1) Fully in Writing;
2) Signed;
3) Sworn.

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