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Washington Discovery Interrogatories from Defendant to Plaintiff with Production Requests

Category:

Family Law - Divorce - Discovery - Interrogatories

State:

Washington

Control #:

WA-021A-D

Format:

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About this form

The Discovery Interrogatories from Defendant to Plaintiff with Production Requests is a legal document used in divorce actions. This form allows the defendant to ask the plaintiff a series of interrogatories, seeking information and documents relevant to the case. It differs from other forms by including specific requests for production of documents alongside interrogatories, ensuring a comprehensive collection of information pertinent to the divorce proceedings.

Key components of this form

Full name and contact information of the parties involved
Interrogatories covering personal, financial, and situational details
Requests for production of relevant financial documents
Input fields for additional questions specific to individual cases
Certification of service to ensure proper documentation

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When this form is needed

This form should be used when a defendant in a divorce proceeding seeks information from the plaintiff to prepare for trial. It facilitates the discovery process by officially requesting answers and documents related to assets, income, living expenses, and any claims made by the plaintiff regarding the divorce grounds. Utilizing this form helps ensure that all necessary information is disclosed before court proceedings.

Intended users of this form

Defendants in divorce cases in Washington state
Lawyers representing defendants seeking to gather information from plaintiffs
Individuals involved in family law disputes where detailed information disclosure is required

How to prepare this document

Identify the parties involved: Insert the names and addresses of both the defendant and the plaintiff.
Fill in the case number: Include the necessary case number for proper court documentation.
Answer the interrogatories: Respond to each question thoroughly, providing accurate information and attaching required documents.
Review for completeness: Ensure all relevant questions are answered and any additional queries specific to your case are included.
Complete the certification of service: Sign and date the document, and ensure proper service to the plaintiff.

Notarization requirements for this form

Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.

Common mistakes to avoid

Failing to answer all interrogatories, leaving questions blank.
Not providing requested documents or information within the stipulated time frame.
Inaccurate personal information, which can lead to complications in the process.

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Editability allows for customization according to specific case needs.
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You must answer each interrogatory separately and fully in writing under oath, unless you object to it. You must explain why you object. You must sign your answers and objections.

Interrogatories ask questions; the responding party provides written answers. A request for production of documents requests the production of documents (or other tangible things); the responding party provides documents.

The purpose of interrogatories is to learn a great deal of general information about a party in a lawsuit. For example, the defendant in a personal injury lawsuit about a car accident might send you interrogatories asking you to disclose things like: Where you live. Where you work.

Interrogatories, which are written questions about things that are relevant or important to the case. (NRCP 33; JCRCP 33) Requests for production of documents or things, which are written requests that demand the other side provide particular documents or items.

So, can you refuse to answer interrogatories? The answer is, no, you may not.That answer must either permit inspection of the requested information or object to the production of the information for a specific reason.

The plaintiff must give you responses to the request for interrogatories within 45 days of when you mailed the request. If they do not give you a response you can send a final request to the plaintiff. In the final request tell the plaintiff they have another 30 days to give you answers to your interrogatory requests.

(2) In addition to section (b)(1), any party may serve upon any other party not more than two sets of written interrogatories containing not more than 20 questions per set without prior permission of the court.

Interrogatories Interrogatories are written questions that are sent by one party to another.Requests for production are the means by which you can ask the other party to make copies of documents, photographs, records, etc. and to request the inspection of property.

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Discovery Interrogatories from Defendant to Plaintiff with Production Requests

Note: This summary is not intended to be an all inclusive summary of discovery law in Washington, but does include basic and other information.

Definitions

Discovery:

A procedure designed to allow disclosure of information between Plaintiffs and Defendants. Written questions, oral questioning, document production and admissions requests are generally allowed. Discovery was designed to to prevent trial by ambush.

Interrogatories:

Written questions from Plaintiff to Defendant, or from Defendant to Plaintiff. The questions are mailed to the Plaintiff, Defendant or the attorney for response in writing. The answers or responses are usually due between 20-30 days.

Deposition:

A procedure where verbal questions are asked a Plaintiff or Defendant for immediate response. Depositions are usually recorded by a court reporter, who swears the person to tell the truth before questioning begins.

Production of Documents:

The method of obtaining documents from the other party relevant to the case such as all documents a party intends to introduce at trial.

Requests for Admissions:

Written questions where you request the other party to admit or deny some relevant fact.

Objections:

Objections may be made to all discovery questions if the questions are not relevant, or likely to lead to the discovery of relevant evidence.

Civil Procedure Rules:

Virtually all states have adopted a version of civil procedure rules which include rules dealing with discovery.

Washington Rules of Civil Procedure

Washington has adopted the Washington Rules for the Superior Court. The discovery provisions are contained in the Washington Superior Court Rules. The discovery rules also apply in divorce actions.

Discovery Methods:

Parties may obtain discovery by one or more of the followings methods: depositions upon oral examinations or written questions, written interrogatories, production of documents or things or permission to enter upon land or other property, physical and mental examinations, and requests for admission. Rule 26(a)

Scope:

Parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action. Rule 26(b)(1)

Experts:

A party may through interrogatories require another party to identify each person whom the other party expects to call as an expert witness at trial. Rule 26(b)(5)

Sequence and Timing of Discovery:

Unless the court upon motion, for the convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interests of justice, orders otherwise, methods of discovery may be used in any sequence and the fact that a party is conducting discovery, whether by deposition or otherwise, shall not operate to delay any other party's discovery. Rule 26(d)

Supplementation of Responses:

A party who has responded to a request for discovery with a response that was complete when made is under no duty to supplement his response to information acquired, except as follows: the party is under a duty seasonably to supplement his response with respect to a question concerning the identity and location of persons having knowledge of discoverable matters and the identity of each person expected to be called as an expert witness at trial. A party is also under a duty to amend a prior response if the party knows the response was incorrect when made or he knows the response though correct when made is no longer true. Rule 26(e)

Depositions:

Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken:

Within the state, depositions may be taken before the following officers: court commissioners, superior courts, judicial officers, judges of the Supreme and Superior Courts, inferior judicial officers, notaries public, and special commissions. Rule 28

Within the United States or within a territory or insular possession subject to the dominion of the United States, depositions shall be taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths by the laws of the United States or of the place where the examination is held, or before a person appointed by the court in which the action is pending. Rule 28(a)

In a foreign country, depositions may be taken on notice before a person authorized to administer oaths in the place in which the examination is held, either by the law thereof or by the law of the United States, or before a person commissioned by the court, and the person so commissioned shall have the power by virtue of his commission to administer any necessary oath and take testimony, or pursuant to a letter rogatory or a letter of request, or pursuant to the means and terms of any applicable treaty or convention. Rule 28(b)

Stipulations:

Unless the court orders otherwise, the parties may by written stipulation provide that depositions be taken at any time, any place, and upon any notice. Rule 29

Interrogatories

Any party may serve upon another party written interrogatories to be answered by the party served. 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. Rule 33

Production

Any party may serve upon another party a request to produce certain documents, not privileged, to be inspected and copied. Rule 34

Physical and Mental Examination of Persons

When the mental or physical condition of a party, is in controversy, the court in which the action is pending may order the party to submit to a physical or mental examination by a physician or to produce for examination the person in his custody or control. Rule 35

Requests for Admissions

A party may serve upon any other party a written request for the admission, of the truth of any matters within the scope of Rule 26(b) set forth in the request, including the genuineness of any documents described in the request. Rule 36

Compel Discovery

A party, upon reasonable notice to the other parties may apply for an order compelling discovery. If a party refuses to allow inspection or fails to answer a question propounded or submitted under Rules 30 or 31, the discovering party may move for an order compelling an answer. Rule 37

Domestic Actions Discovery Notes

If you require extra time to respond to discovery, you should ask the other side for an extension in writing. It may also be necessary to enter an order granting the extension to protect your rights.

Discovery questions are limited in number so select the most important questions to ask the other side. Don't waste your requests writing questions that you already know the answer to.

Discovery Interrogatories from Defendant to Plaintiff with Production Requests

Note: This summary is not intended to be an all inclusive summary of discovery law in Washington, but does include basic and other information.

Definitions

Discovery:

Interrogatories:

Deposition:

Production of Documents:

The method of obtaining documents from the other party relevant to the case such as all documents a party intends to introduce at trial.

Requests for Admissions:

Written questions where you request the other party to admit or deny some relevant fact.

Objections:

Objections may be made to all discovery questions if the questions are not relevant, or likely to lead to the discovery of relevant evidence.

Civil Procedure Rules:

Virtually all states have adopted a version of civil procedure rules which include rules dealing with discovery.

Washington Rules of Civil Procedure

Discovery Methods:

Scope:

Parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action. Rule 26(b)(1)

Experts:

A party may through interrogatories require another party to identify each person whom the other party expects to call as an expert witness at trial. Rule 26(b)(5)

Sequence and Timing of Discovery:

Supplementation of Responses:

Depositions:

Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken:

Stipulations:

Unless the court orders otherwise, the parties may by written stipulation provide that depositions be taken at any time, any place, and upon any notice. Rule 29

Interrogatories

Production

Any party may serve upon another party a request to produce certain documents, not privileged, to be inspected and copied. Rule 34

Physical and Mental Examination of Persons

Requests for Admissions

Compel Discovery

Domestic Actions Discovery Notes

If you require extra time to respond to discovery, you should ask the other side for an extension in writing. It may also be necessary to enter an order granting the extension to protect your rights.

Discovery questions are limited in number so select the most important questions to ask the other side. Don't waste your requests writing questions that you already know the answer to.

Washington Discovery Interrogatories from Defendant to Plaintiff with Production Requests

About this form

Key components of this form

Related forms

When this form is needed

Intended users of this form

How to prepare this document

Notarization requirements for this form

Common mistakes to avoid

Advantages of online completion

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