Service Of Interrogatories In Georgia

Category:

Civil Procedure - Discovery - Interrogatories

State:

Multi-State

Control #:

US-00316

Format:

Instant download

Description

The service of interrogatories in Georgia is a crucial legal process whereby one party can formally ask another party to answer questions related to a case. This document outlines how to properly give notice of such service in the context of a civil action in Georgia's district courts. Key features include spaces to list the names of the plaintiff and defendant, as well as the specific interrogatories served. Filling this form requires accurate identification of the parties, clarity in the type of requests made, and compliance with local rules. The form is invaluable for attorneys, partners, and associates who need to structure their discovery process effectively. Paralegals and legal assistants can utilize the form to ensure proper service and documentation, reflecting the professionalism required in legal proceedings. Overall, this form facilitates communication between parties, helping to ensure transparency and adherence to legal protocol. The utility extends to anyone involved in litigation who seeks clarity from the opposing party as part of the discovery process.

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FAQ

You have to respond to interrogatories in writing to the best of your ability. If you do not answer an interrogatory question, and then the other side learns that you did in fact know the answer, it could have a negative impact on your case at trial.

Number of interrogatories allowed. - Without leave of court, a party may not serve a total of more than 50 interrogatories and such limit is a cumulative, not a "per set" limit.

Interrogatories are a discovery device used by a party, usually a Defendant, to enable the individual to learn the facts that are the basis for, or support, a pleading with which he or she has been served by the opposing party.

The original form interrogatories and signed proof of service should be retained for your records. If the other party does not respond to your requests, you may use these documents to support a motion to have the court compel responses.

You must respond to any interrogatories you receive within 30 days. If a defendant is served with interrogatories at the same time as they are served with a complaint, they have 45 days in which to respond. The court may extend the amount of time that someone has to respond to the questions.

Discovery can be obtained through depositions, written interrogatories, physical and mental examinations, and requests for admission.

Interrogatories may, without leave of court, be served upon the plaintiff after filing of the complaint and upon any other party with or after service of the summons and complaint upon that party.

(2) Each interrogatory shall be answered separately and fully in writing under oath, unless it is objected to, in which event the reasons for objection shall be stated in lieu of an answer. The answers are to be signed by the person making them, and the objections signed by the attorney making them.