Professional Conduct - H. INTERROGATORIES PDF Print E-mail

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Professional Conduct
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PREAMBLE
A. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
B. SCHEDULING, CONTINUANCES, AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME
C. SERVICE OF PAPERS
D. WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS TO COURTS, INCLUDING BRIEFS, MEMORANDA, AFFIDAVITS, AND DECLARATIONS
E. COMMUNICATION WITH ADVERSARIES
F. DEPOSITIONS
G. DOCUMENT DEMANDS
H. INTERROGATORIES
I. MOTION PRACTICE
J. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS WITH COURTS AND OTHERS
K. SETTLEMENT AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
L. TRIAL CONDUCT AND COURTROOM DECORUM
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H. INTERROGATORIES
  • In responding to interrogatories whose meaning is unclear, receiving counsel should attempt to discuss the meaning with propounding counsel so that the interrogatories can be answered fully or appropriate objections can be raised.
  • Objections to interrogatories should be based on a good faith belief and not be made for the purpose of withholding relevant information. If an interrogatory is objectionable only in part, the unobjectionable portion should be answered.
  • A lawyer should never use interrogatories for the purpose of harassing or improperly burdening an adversary or to cause the adversary to incur unnecessary expense.

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