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.
(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.
There are two types of interrogatories, form and special interrogatories.
I am not a lawyer, but a civil summons is typically formal notice by the court that someone has filed a lawsuit against you.
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.
Different causes of action have different time periods for filing. The New Jersey statute of limitations for most civil actions is six years, but personal injury lawsuits have a two-year statute of limitations. For this reason, plaintiffs should consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Special Civil is limited to cases in which the demand is $20,000 or less. If you believe you are entitled to recover more than $20,000, your case should be filed in the Law Division of the Superior Court.
Rule -1 - Service, Scope of Interrogatories (a)Generally. Any party may serve upon any other party written interrogatories relating to any matters which may be inquired into under R. -2. The interrogatories may include a request, at the propounder's expense, for a copy of any paper.