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A deposition is similar to an interrogatory in that both sides are allowed to ask questions of possible witnesses and anyone else related to the case, but there is a big difference. A deposition is completed in person and under oath.

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Are there interrogatories for plaintiff in a bullying lawsuit?

In a bullying lawsuit, the plaintiff can expect to receive interrogatories from the defendant. Interrogatories are written questions about the case that the plaintiff must answer under oath. These questions are designed to gather information about the plaintiff's claims, damages, and any other relevant details related to the lawsuit.


What is a certificate of discovery?

A document that certifies to the Court that a party has filed a document as part of the discovery phase of a tort or lawsuit, such as serving Interrogatories, Requests for Production or Documents, or Answers to Interrogatories and Responses to Requests of Production of Documents, also Notices of Deposition, etc. Usually the discovery itself with a copy of the certificate goes to all parties, and the Court gets the original certificate, but not the discovery. The practice varies from State to State and from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.


Do you have the right to postpone a deposition?

You may request to postpone a deposition, but it ultimately requires approval from the court or opposing counsel. It's important to provide a valid reason for the request and try to reschedule in a timely manner to avoid complications.


How long does it take for a deposition?

A deposition is the taking of an oral statement of a witness under oath, before trial. It is used to find out what the witness knows and and preserving the witness' testimony. It can last anywhere between 15 minutes up to a couple weeks.


How long do you have to answer discovery is it 21 or 30 days from date of service to answer interrogatories?

It depends on the specific rules of the jurisdiction or court in which the discovery was served. Generally, the timeframe to respond to discovery, such as interrogatories, is around 30 days from the date of service. It's important to refer to the specific rules governing discovery in the applicable jurisdiction.