Glossary · Civil Procedure
Interrogatories
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- Type
- Glossary
- Jurisdiction
- National
- Date
- 2026-07-28
- Topic
- Civil Procedure
Written questions one party sends another during discovery, which must be answered in writing and under oath within a set time. They are useful for locking in basic facts, identifying witnesses and documents, and pinning down the other side's contentions. Most courts cap the number a party may serve without permission.
Definition
Written questions one party sends another during discovery, which must be answered in writing and under oath within a set time. They are useful for locking in basic facts, identifying witnesses and documents, and pinning down the other side's contentions. Most courts cap the number a party may serve without permission.
Interrogatories. Written questions one party sends another during discovery, which must be answered in writing and under oath within a set time. They are useful for locking in basic facts, identifying witnesses and documents, and pinning down the other side's contentions. Most courts cap the number a party may serve without permission. Example: An interrogatory asked the defendant to identify every person involved in designing the accused feature.