Regarding Interrogatories

Yes, evidence can be submitted after discovery.Evidence can be submitted with or without approval from the opposing party, but it is possible that the opposing party may argue that any submission of additional evidence may be cause for a new trial.

Always Tell the Truth. This is not the time to forget to mention something questionable about your past, nor is it wise to mislead investigators in any way. Be Clear. Be Thorough. Get Assistance.

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.

(2) Answers to interrogatories are admissible at trial against the answering party. Thus, they serve to prevent equivocation by the other party and tend to safeguard against surprise.

Responding to Form InterrogatoriesAnswer each question, being careful to answer each subpart, if one exists. Read the question carefully, and answer only what it asks. You may attach exhibits, if necessary. The response must be verified, meaning you must swear that the responses given are true.

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.No party can be compelled to answer interrogatories that involve matters beyond the party's control.

Written interrogatories may be used effectively in almost every lawsuit. They may be used to particularize and elaborate notice pleadings and to refine and narrow the eventual issues for trial.

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.

Motions to Compel If a party doesn't respond to interrogatories or requests for production, then the party seeking those answers must file a motion to compel with the court. If the court grants the motion to compel, then the party who objected or failed to answer must then do so.