Good evening. There are two things to remember when answering interrogatories...i) answer only the exact question asked with as few words as possible without expanding on anything; and ii) answer as irrelevant anything you don't really want to address.
(a) A defendant may propound interrogatories to a party to the action without leave of court at any time. (b) A plaintiff may propound interrogatories to a party without leave of court at any time that is 10 days after the service of the summons on, or appearance by, that party, whichever occurs first.
Read each question (interrogatory) very carefully. Answer only the question that is asked, and avoid the temptation to over-explain your answer. If the question contains several parts, you may break your answer into parts as well. It is also possible that you might object to the question.
How to Write Draft Interrogatories Brainstorm questions to ask the non-party related to the issues in the case. Identify relevant documents, witnesses, or other evidence that will be needed to answer the interrogatories. Draft the interrogatories in written form. Ensure the interrogatories are clear, concise and specific.
There are two types of interrogatories, form and special interrogatories.
Definition: Written questions submitted to a party from his or her adversary to ascertain answers that are prepared in writing and signed under oath and that have relevance to the issues in a lawsuit.