Louisiana Interrogatories
Overview of this form
Interrogatories are a type of written discovery tool used in legal proceedings. This form represents a set of interrogatories that a plaintiff may send to the employer of the defendant. The purpose of these questions is to elicit information that can be useful in court, as the answers are provided under oath. This process helps clarify facts before the trial and contrasts with other forms of discovery, such as depositions, which involve verbal questioning.
Key parts of this document
- Identification of the court and parties involved in the case.
- Specific interrogatories that require the employer to disclose employment status and financial information about the defendant.
- Requirements for responses, including the timeline for submitting answers.
- Signature and contact information for the attorney representing the plaintiff.
Situations where this form applies
This form is necessary when a plaintiff wants to gather factual information from the defendant's employer as part of the pre-trial discovery process. It is particularly useful for cases involving financial disputes, employment verification, or assessments of the defendant's assets. Utilizing interrogatories can help ensure that all relevant information is disclosed for the trial.
Who this form is for
This form is intended for:
- Plaintiffs seeking to obtain critical information about the defendant's employment and financial situation.
- Attorneys representing plaintiffs in civil litigation requiring pre-trial information gathering.
- Individuals involved in legal cases who need a structured method to secure responses under oath from third parties.
Instructions for completing this form
- Fill in the judicial district court name and the parish of Louisiana where the case is filed.
- Clearly state the names of the parties involved in the case, including the plaintiff and defendant.
- Complete each interrogatory by inserting the relevant information and questions to be answered under oath.
- Include a deadline for the employer to respond, typically fifteen days from the date of service.
- Add your attorney's name, signature, and contact details at the bottom of the form.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to serve the interrogatories properly, leading to delays in responses.
- Not specifying clear and concise questions, which can result in unhelpful answers.
- Overlooking the deadline for responses, which could impact the case timeline.
- Neglecting to follow state-specific rules regarding interrogatory procedures.
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FAQ
Article 1457 of the Louisiana Civil Code relates to the use of interrogatories in legal proceedings. Louisiana Interrogatories allow parties to submit written questions that the opposing party must answer under oath. This provision aims to streamline the discovery process and ensure that all relevant information is disclosed. Understanding this article helps you better navigate the legal landscape in Louisiana.
Your answers to the interrogatories should usually be short, clear, and direct and should answer only the question that is being asked. This is not the time to set out your entire case or defense to the other side. Take the time to make sure your answers are correct and truthful.
You can object to an interrogatory if the information sought is known by the requesting party or available to both parties equally. For example, you should raise this objection if the answers are publicly available or in a third-party's custody or control.
In law, interrogatories (also known as requests for further information) are a formal set of written questions propounded by one litigant and required to be answered by an adversary in order to clarify matters of fact and help to determine in advance what facts will be presented at any trial in the case.
Make it a lead-off general objection. Object to anything that is not relevant to the subject matter (no longer the standard) or not likely to lead to admissible evidence (no longer the standard). Don't say if anything is being withheld on the basis of the objection. Use boilerplate wording from form files.
During an entire proceeding, written interrogatories served in accordance with Paragraph A shall not exceed thirty-five in number, including subparts, without leave of court. Additional interrogatories, not to exceed thirty-five in number including subparts, shall be allowed upon ex parte motion of any party.
(1) Number. Unless otherwise stipulated or ordered by the court, a party may serve on any other party no more than 25 written interrogatories, including all discrete subparts. Leave to serve additional interrogatories may be granted to the extent consistent with Rule 26(b)(1) and (2).
Interrogatories are lists of questions sent to the other party that s/he must respond to in writing. You can use interrogatories to find out facts about a case but they cannot be used for questions that draw a legal conclusion.
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.