Sample Letter Confirming Additional Time to Respond to Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents — San Jose, California [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Defendant's Name] [Defendant's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Additional Time to Respond to Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents Dear [Defendant's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request additional time to respond to the Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents as part of the ongoing litigation process in the San Jose, California jurisdiction. As a professional courtesy, I am seeking an extension of [state number of days or specific date] to adequately review and prepare the necessary responses. Due to the complexity of the case and the extensive nature of the requested documents, it is crucial to ensure a comprehensive and accurate response. Over the course of this case, I have diligently been gathering and organizing the materials necessary for a thorough response. However, due to unforeseen circumstances [provide a brief explanation if applicable, such as conflicting court appearances, illness, or other force majeure events], I need additional time to complete the task with utmost care and diligence. I assure you that my delay in providing the responses is not intended to cause unnecessary delay or prejudice to the case. On the contrary, I recognize the importance of providing timely and accurate information to facilitate the legal proceedings. Requesting this extension will afford me the opportunity to provide a comprehensive response, ultimately benefiting both parties involved in this matter. I kindly request your understanding and cooperation in granting me the additional time. I assure you that I will submit the complete responses to the Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents no later than [mention new deadline]. Furthermore, I appreciate your attention to this matter and would be more than willing to discuss any concerns or potential alternatives regarding this extension request. Please do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone [mention preferred method of contact] at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I look forward to resolving this matter in a fair and efficient manner. Sincerely, [Your Name]