Under Rule 33, interrogatories to parties must be answered how?

Under Rule 33, interrogatories to parties must be answered how?

• A. Separately, fully in writing, under oath (unless objected to)
• B. Verbal in court
• C. By production of documents
• D. By judicial notice

Answer: (A)

Interrogatories to parties are meant to gather precise facts in a controlled, verifiable form. Rule 33 requires that each question be answered separately and fully in writing, and the answers must be sworn. This creates a reliable record because the party is taking an oath that the information is true, with the answer signed and subject to perjury if it’s false. The requirement to answer separately prevents lumping multiple inquiries into one response, and “fully” means addressing every part of the question rather than giving vague or partial information. If a question is objectionable—due to privilege, irrelevance, burden, or other stated reasons—the proper path is to object and explain the basis, rather than provide an answer to that question. This mechanism is distinct from producing documents or giving in-court testimony, and from taking judicial notice, which are governed by other rules.

Interrogatories to parties are meant to gather precise facts in a controlled, verifiable form. Rule 33 requires that each question be answered separately and fully in writing, and the answers must be sworn. This creates a reliable record because the party is taking an oath that the information is true, with the answer signed and subject to perjury if it’s false. The requirement to answer separately prevents lumping multiple inquiries into one response, and “fully” means addressing every part of the question rather than giving vague or partial information. If a question is objectionable—due to privilege, irrelevance, burden, or other stated reasons—the proper path is to object and explain the basis, rather than provide an answer to that question. This mechanism is distinct from producing documents or giving in-court testimony, and from taking judicial notice, which are governed by other rules.