Interrogatories (Federal)

by Practical Law Litigation

A Standard Document containing model interrogatories for a party to use in federal civil litigation. This Document provides a template drafted to comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), particularly Rules 26 and 33. It offers a framework for drafting key sections, including the caption, introduction, definitions, and instructions. It includes sample interrogatories designed to obtain crucial information, such as the identification of key witnesses, the factual basis for an opposing party's contentions, and details regarding various forms of electronic data. This Document includes model interrogatories targeting modern discovery sources like social media, ephemeral messaging, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, geolocation data, and workplace collaboration tools. It also contains a blank verification form for the responding party to execute, a signature block, and a certificate of service, offering a useful starting point for discovery in federal court.