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The Interrogatories Disc 001 form plays a crucial role in civil litigation by facilitating the exchange of information between parties. This document contains a series of standardized questions, known as interrogatories, which one party submits to another. Each interrogatory must be answered under oath, ensuring that the information provided is truthful and accurate. The form is specifically designed for use in unlimited civil cases, where disputes involve amounts exceeding $25,000, although there are separate provisions for limited civil cases as well. Different sections within the document guide the asking and answering parties, detailing how to properly complete the form, deadlines for responses, and the necessary privileges and objections that can be asserted. Essential fields within the form include identification details such as names, contact information, and the case title, ensuring clarity and proper filing processes. With careful attention to the guidelines, parties can facilitate the discovery process and uncover vital information pertaining to the case at hand.

Interrogatories Disc 001 Example

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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address):

TELEPHONE NO.:

FAX NO. (Optional):

E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional):

ATTORNEY FOR (Name):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF

SHORT TITLE OF CASE:

FORM INTERROGATORIES—GENERAL

Asking Party:

Answering Party:

Set No.:

CASE NUMBER:

Sec. 1. Instructions to All Parties

(a)Interrogatories are written questions prepared by a party to an action that are sent to any other party in the action to be answered under oath. The interrogatories below are form interrogatories approved for use in civil cases.

(b)For time limitations, requirements for service on other parties, and other details, see Code of Civil Procedure sections 2030.010–2030.410 and the cases construing those sections.

(c)These form interrogatories do not change existing law relating to interrogatories nor do they affect an answering party’s right to assert any privilege or make any objection.

Sec. 2. Instructions to the Asking Party

(a)These interrogatories are designed for optional use by parties in unlimited civil cases where the amount demanded exceeds $25,000. Separate interrogatories, Form Interrogatories— Limited Civil Cases (Economic Litigation) (form DISC-004), which have no subparts, are designed for use in limited civil cases where the amount demanded is $25,000 or less; however, those interrogatories may also be used in unlimited civil cases.

(b)Check the box next to each interrogatory that you want the answering party to answer. Use care in choosing those interrogatories that are applicable to the case.

(c)You may insert your own definition of INCIDENT in Section 4, but only where the action arises from a course of conduct or a series of events occurring over a period of time.

(d)The interrogatories in section 16.0, Defendant’s Contentions– Personal Injury, should not be used until the defendant has had a reasonable opportunity to conduct an investigation or discovery of plaintiff’s injuries and damages.

(c)Each answer must be as complete and straightforward as the information reasonably available to you, including the information possessed by your attorneys or agents, permits. If an interrogatory cannot be answered completely, answer it to the extent possible.

(d)If you do not have enough personal knowledge to fully answer an interrogatory, say so, but make a reasonable and good faith effort to get the information by asking other persons or organizations, unless the information is equally available to the asking party.

(e)Whenever an interrogatory may be answered by referring to a document, the document may be attached as an exhibit to the response and referred to in the response. If the document has more than one page, refer to the page and section where the answer to the interrogatory can be found.

(f)Whenever an address and telephone number for the same person are requested in more than one interrogatory, you are required to furnish them in answering only the first interrogatory asking for that information.

(g)If you are asserting a privilege or making an objection to an interrogatory, you must specifically assert the privilege or state the objection in your written response.

(h)Your answers to these interrogatories must be verified, dated, and signed. You may wish to use the following form at the end of your answers:

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing answers are true and correct.

(e) Additional interrogatories may be attached.

(Date)

 

(SIGNATURE)

Sec. 3. Instructions to the Answering Party

Sec. 4. Definitions

 

(a)An answer or other appropriate response must be given to each interrogatory checked by the asking party.

(b)As a general rule, within 30 days after you are served with these interrogatories, you must serve your responses on the asking party and serve copies of your responses on all other parties to the action who have appeared. See Code of Civil Procedure sections 2030.260–2030.270 for details.

Words in BOLDFACE CAPITALS in these interrogatories are defined as follows:

(a)(Check one of the following):

(1) INCIDENT includes the circumstances and events surrounding the alleged accident, injury, or other occurrence or breach of contract giving rise to this action or proceeding.

 

 

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Form Approved for Optional Use

FORM INTERROGATORIES—GENERAL

Code of Civil Procedure, §§

Judicial Council of California

2030.010-2030.410, 2033.710

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(2) INCIDENT means (insert your definition here or on a separate, attached sheet labeled “Sec. 4(a)(2)”):

(b)YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF includes you, your agents, your employees, your insurance companies, their agents, their employees, your attorneys, your accountants, your investigators, and anyone else acting on your behalf.

(c)PERSON includes a natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business, trust, limited liability company, corporation, or public entity.

(d)DOCUMENT means a writing, as defined in Evidence Code section 250, and includes the original or a copy of handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostats, photographs, electronically stored information, and every other means of recording upon any tangible thing and form of communicating or representation, including letters, words, pictures, sounds, or symbols, or combinations of them.

(e)HEALTH CARE PROVIDER includes any PERSON referred to in Code of Civil Procedure section 667.7(e)(3).

(f)ADDRESS means the street address, including the city, state, and zip code.

Sec. 5. Interrogatories

The following interrogatories have been approved by the Judicial Council under Code of Civil Procedure section 2033.710:

CONTENTS

1.0Identity of Persons Answering These Interrogatories

2.0General Background Information—Individual

3.0General Background Information—Business Entity

4.0Insurance

5.0[Reserved]

6.0Physical, Mental, or Emotional Injuries

7.0Property Damage

8.0Loss of Income or Earning Capacity

9.0Other Damages

10.0Medical History

11.0Other Claims and Previous Claims

12.0Investigation—General

13.0Investigation—Surveillance 14.0Statutory or Regulatory Violations

15.0Denials and Special or Affirmative Defenses

16.0Defendant’s Contentions Personal Injury

17.0Responses to Request for Admissions

18.0[Reserved]

19.0[Reserved]

20.0How the Incident Occurred—Motor Vehicle

25.0[Reserved]

30.0[Reserved]

40.0[Reserved]

50.0Contract

60.0[Reserved]

70.0Unlawful Detainer [See separate form DISC-003]

101.0Economic Litigation [See separate form DISC-004] 200.0Employment Law [See separate form DISC-002] Family

Law [See separate form FL-145]

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1.0 Identity of Persons Answering These Interrogatories

1.1 State the name, ADDRESS, telephone number, and relationship to you of each PERSON who prepared or assisted in the preparation of the responses to these interrogatories. (Do not identify anyone who simply typed or reproduced the responses.)

2.0 General Background Information individual

2.1 State:

(a)your name;

(b)every name you have used in the past; and

(c)the dates you used each name.

2.2 State the date and place of your birth.

2.3 At the time of the INCIDENT, did you have a driver's license? If so state:

(a)the state or other issuing entity;

(b)the license number and type;

(c)the date of issuance; and

(d)all restrictions.

2.4 At the time of the INCIDENT, did you have any other permit or license for the operation of a motor vehicle? If so, state:

(a)the state or other issuing entity;

(b)the license number and type;

(c)the date of issuance; and

(d)all restrictions.

2.5 State:

(a)your present residence ADDRESS;

(b)your residence ADDRESSES for the past five years; and

(c)the dates you lived at each ADDRESS.

2.6 State:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of your present employer or place of self-employment; and

(b)the name, ADDRESS, dates of employment, job title, and nature of work for each employer or self- employment you have had from five years before the INCIDENT until today.

2.7 State:

(a)the name and ADDRESS of each school or other academic or vocational institution you have attended, beginning with high school;

(b)the dates you attended;

(c)the highest grade level you have completed; and

(d)the degrees received.

2.8 Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, for each conviction state:

(a)the city and state where you were convicted;

(b)the date of conviction;

(c)the offense; and

(d)the court and case number.

2.9 Can you speak English with ease? If not, what language and dialect do you normally use?

2.10 Can you read and write English with ease? If not, what language and dialect do you normally use?

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2.11 At the time of the INCIDENT were you acting as an agent or employee for any PERSON? If so, state:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of that PERSON: and

(b)a description of your duties.

2.12 At the time of the INCIDENT did you or any other person have any physical, emotional, or mental disability or condition that may have contributed to the occurrence of the INCIDENT? If so, for each person state:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number;

(b)the nature of the disability or condition; and

(c)the manner in which the disability or condition contributed to the occurrence of the INCIDENT.

2.13Within 24 hours before the INCIDENT did you or any person involved in the INCIDENT use or take any of the following substances: alcoholic beverage, marijuana, or other drug or medication of any kind (prescription or not)? If so, for each person state:

(a) the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number;

(b) the nature or description of each substance;

(c)the quantity of each substance used or taken;

(d)the date and time of day when each substance was used or taken;

(e)the ADDRESS where each substance was used or taken;

(f)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each person who was present when each substance was used or taken; and

(g)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of any HEALTH CARE PROVIDER who prescribed or furnished the substance and the condition for which it was prescribed or furnished.

3.0 General Background InformationBusiness Entity

3.1 Are you a corporation? If so, state:

(a)the name stated in the current articles of incorporation;

(b)all other names used by the corporation during the past 10 years and the dates each was used;

(c)the date and place of incorporation;

(d)the ADDRESS of the principal place of business; and

(e)whether you are qualified to do business in California.

3.2 Are you a partnership? If so, state:

(a)the current partnership name;

(b)all other names used by the partnership during the past 10 years and the dates each was used;

(c)whether you are a limited partnership and, if so, under the laws of what jurisdiction;

(d)the name and ADDRESS of each general partner; and

(e)the ADDRESS of the principal place of business.

3.3 Are you a limited liability company? If so, state:

(a)the name stated in the current articles of organization;

(b)all other names used by the company during the past 10 years and the date each was used;

(c)the date and place of filing of the articles of organization;

(d)the ADDRESS of the principal place of business; and

(e)whether you are qualified to do business in California.

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3.4 Are you a joint venture? If so, state:

(a)the current joint venture name;

(b)all other names used by the joint venture during the past 10 years and the dates each was used;

(c)the name and ADDRESS of each joint venturer; and

(d)the ADDRESS of the principal place of business.

3.5 Are you an unincorporated association? If so, state:

(a)the current unincorporated association name;

(b)all other names used by the unincorporated association during the past 10 years and the dates each was used; and

(c)the ADDRESS of the principal place of business.

3.6 Have you done business under a fictitious name during the past 10 years? If so, for each fictitious name state:

(a)the name;

(b)the dates each was used;

(c)the state and county of each fictitious name filing; and

(d)the ADDRESS of the principal place of business.

3.7 Within the past five years has any public entity registered or licensed your business? If so, for each license or registration:

(a)identify the license or registration;

(b)state the name of the public entity; and

(c)state the dates of issuance and expiration.

4.0Insurance

4.1 At the time of the INCIDENT, was there in effect any policy of insurance through which you were or might be insured in any manner (for example, primary, pro-rata, or excess liability coverage or medical expense coverage) for the damages, claims, or actions that have arisen out of the INCIDENT? If so, for each policy state:

(a)the kind of coverage;

(b)the name and ADDRESS of the insurance company;

(c)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each named insured;

(d)the policy number;

(e)the limits of coverage for each type of coverage contained in the policy;

(f)whether any reservation of rights or controversy or coverage dispute exists between you and the insurance company; and

(g)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the custodian of the policy.

4.2 Are you self-insured under any statute for the damages, claims, or actions that have arisen out of the INCIDENT? If so, specify the statute.

5.0[Reserved]

6.0Physical, Mental, or Emotional Injuries

6.1 Do you attribute any physical, mental, or emotional injuries to the INCIDENT? (If your answer is “no,” do not answer interrogatories 6.2 through 6.7).

6.2 Identify each injury you attribute to the INCIDENT and the area of your body affected.

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6.3 Do you still have any complaints that you attribute to the INCIDENT? If so, for each complaint state:

(a)a description;

(b)whether the complaint is subsiding, remaining the same, or becoming worse; and

(c)the frequency and duration.

6.4 Did you receive any consultation or examination (except from expert witnesses covered by Code of Civil Procedure sections 2034.210–2034.310) or treatment from a HEALTH CARE PROVIDER for any injury you attribute to the INCIDENT? If so, for each HEALTH CARE PROVIDER state:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number;

(b)the type of consultation, examination, or treatment provided;

(c)the dates you received consultation, examination, or treatment; and

(d)the charges to date.

6.5 Have you taken any medication, prescribed or not, as a result of injuries that you attribute to the INCIDENT? If so, for each medication state:

(a)the name;

(b)the PERSON who prescribed or furnished it;

(c)the date it was prescribed or furnished;

(d)the dates you began and stopped taking it; and

(e)the cost to date.

6.6 Are there any other medical services necessitated by the injuries that you attribute to the INCIDENT that were not previously listed (for example, ambulance, nursing, prosthetics)? If so, for each service state:

(a)the nature;

(b)the date;

(c)the cost; and

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each provider.

6.7 Has any HEALTH CARE PROVIDER advised that you may require future or additional treatment for any injuries that you attribute to the INCIDENT? If so, for each injury state:

(a)the name and ADDRESS of each HEALTH CARE

PROVIDER;

(b)the complaints for which the treatment was advised; and

(c)the nature, duration, and estimated cost of the treatment.

7.0Property Damage

7.1 Do you attribute any loss of or damage to a vehicle or other property to the INCIDENT? If so, for each item of property:

(a)describe the property;

(b)describe the nature and location of the damage to the property;

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(c)state the amount of damage you are claiming for each item of property and how the amount was calculated; and

(d)if the property was sold, state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the seller, the date of sale, and the sale price.

7.2Has a written estimate or evaluation been made for any item of property referred to in your answer to the preceding interrogatory? If so, for each estimate or evaluation state:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who prepared it and the date prepared;

(b)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has a copy of it; and

(c)the amount of damage stated.

7.3 Has any item of property referred to in your answer to interrogatory 7.1 been repaired? If so, for each item state:

(a)the date repaired;

(b)a description of the repair;

(c)the repair cost;

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who repaired it;

(e)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who paid for the repair.

8.0Loss of Income or Earning Capacity

8.1 Do you attribute any loss of income or earning capacity to the INCIDENT? (If your answer is “no,” do not answer interrogatories 8.2 through 8.8).

8.2 State:

(a)the nature of your work;

(b)your job title at the time of the INCIDENT; and

(c)the date your employment began.

8.3 State the last date before the INCIDENT that you worked for compensation.

8.4 State your monthly income at the time of the INCIDENT and how the amount was calculated.

8.5 State the date you returned to work at each place of employment following the INCIDENT.

8.6 State the dates you did not work and for which you lost income as a result of the INCIDENT.

8.7 State the total income you have lost to date as a result of the INCIDENT and how the amount was calculated.

8.8 Will you lose income in the future as a result of the INCIDENT? If so, state:

(a)the facts upon which you base this contention;

(b)an estimate of the amount;

(c)an estimate of how long you will be unable to work; and

(d)how the claim for future income is calculated.

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9.0 Other Damages

9.1 Are there any other damages that you attribute to the INCIDENT? If so, for each item of damage state:

(a)the nature;

(b)the date it occurred;

(c)the amount; and

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON to whom an obligation was incurred.

9.2 Do any DOCUMENTS support the existence or amount of any item of damages claimed in interrogatory 9.1? If so, describe each document and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who has each

DOCUMENT. 10.0 Medical History

10.1 At any time before the INCIDENT did you have com- plaints or injuries that involved the same part of your body claimed to have been injured in the INCIDENT? If so, for each state:

(a)a description of the complaint or injury;

(b)the dates it began and ended; and

(c)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each HEALTH CARE PROVIDER whom you consulted or who examined or treated you.

10.2 List all physical, mental, and emotional disabilities you had immediately before the INCIDENT. (You may omit mental or emotional disabilities unless you attribute any mental or emotional injury to the INCIDENT. )

10.3 At any time after the INCIDENT, did you sustain injuries of the kind for which you are now claiming damages? If so, for each incident giving rise to an injury state:

(a)the date and the place it occurred;

(b)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of any other PERSON involved;

(c)the nature of any injuries you sustained;

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each HEALTH CARE PROVIDER who you consulted or who examined or treated you; and

(e)the nature of the treatment and its duration.

11.0Other Claims and Previous Claims

11.1 Except for this action, in the past 10 years have you filed an action or made a written claim or demand for compensation for your personal injuries? If so, for each action, claim, or demand state:

(a)the date, time, and place and location (closest street ADDRESS or intersection) of the INCIDENT giving rise to the action, claim, or demand;

(b)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON against whom the claim or demand was made or the action filed;

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(c)the court, names of the parties, and case number of any action filed;

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of any attorney representing you;

(e)whether the claim or action has been resolved or is pending; and

(f)a description of the injury.

11.2 In the past 10 years have you made a written claim or demand for workers' compensation benefits? If so, for each claim or demand state:

(a)the date, time, and place of the INCIDENT giving rise to the claim;

(b)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of your employer at the time of the injury;

(c)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the workers’ compensation insurer and the claim number;

(d)the period of time during which you received workers’ compensation benefits;

(e)a description of the injury;

(f)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of any HEALTH CARE PROVIDER who provided services; and

(g)the case number at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.

12.0 Investigation—General

12.1 State the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each individual:

(a)who witnessed the INCIDENT or the events occurring immediately before or after the INCIDENT;

(b)who made any statement at the scene of the

INCIDENT;

(c)who heard any statements made about the INCIDENT by any individual at the scene; and

(d)who YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF claim has knowledge of the INCIDENT (except for expert witnesses covered by Code of Civil Procedure section 2034).

12.2 Have YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF interviewed any individual concerning the INCIDENT? If so, for each individual state:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the individual interviewed;

(b)the date of the interview; and

(c)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who conducted the interview.

12.3 Have YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF obtained a written or recorded statement from any individual concerning the INCIDENT? If so, for each statement state:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the individual from whom the statement was obtained;

(b)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the individual who obtained the statement;

(c)the date the statement was obtained; and

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has the original statement or a copy.

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12.4 Do YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF know of any photographs, films, or videotapes depicting any place, object, or individual concerning the INCIDENT or plaintiff's injuries? If so, state:

(a)the number of photographs or feet of film or videotape;

(b)the places, objects, or persons photographed, filmed, or videotaped;

(c)the date the photographs, films, or videotapes were taken;

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the individual taking the photographs, films, or videotapes; and

(e)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has the original or a copy of the photographs, films, or videotapes.

12.5 Do YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF know of any diagram, reproduction, or model of any place or thing (except for items developed by expert witnesses covered by Code of Civil Procedure sections 2034.210– 2034.310) concerning the INCIDENT? If so, for each item state:

(a)the type (i.e., diagram, reproduction, or model);

(b)the subject matter; and

(c)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has it.

12.6 Was a report made by any PERSON concerning the INCIDENT? If so, state:

(a)the name, title, identification number, and employer of the PERSON who made the report;

(b)the date and type of report made;

(c)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON for whom the report was made; and

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has the original or a copy of the report.

12.7 Have YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF inspected the scene of the INCIDENT? If so, for each inspection state:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the individual making the inspection (except for expert witnesses covered by Code of Civil Procedure sections 2034.210–2034.310); and

(b)the date of the inspection.

13.0Investigation—Surveillance

13.1 Have YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF conducted surveillance of any individual involved in the INCIDENT or any party to this action? If so, for each surveillance state:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the individual or party;

(b)the time, date, and place of the surveillance;

(c)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the individual who conducted the surveillance; and

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has the original or a copy of any surveillance photograph, film, or videotape.

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13.2 Has a written report been prepared on the surveillance? If so, for each written report state:

(a)the title;

(b)the date;

(c)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the individual who prepared the report; and

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has the original or a copy.

14.0 Statutory or Regulatory Violations

14.1 Do YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF contend that any PERSON involved in the INCIDENT violated any statute, ordinance, or regulation and that the violation was a legal (proximate) cause of the INCIDENT? If so, identify the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON and the statute, ordinance, or regulation that was violated.

14.2 Was any PERSON cited or charged with a violation of any statute, ordinance, or regulation as a result of this INCIDENT? If so, for each PERSON state:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the

PERSON;

(b)the statute, ordinance, or regulation allegedly violated;

(c)whether the PERSON entered a plea in response to the citation or charge and, if so, the plea entered; and

(d)the name and ADDRESS of the court or administrative agency, names of the parties, and case number.

15.0 Denials and Special or Affirmative Defenses

15.1 Identify each denial of a material allegation and each special or affirmative defense in your pleadings and for each:

(a)state all facts upon which you base the denial or special or affirmative defense;

(b)state the names, ADDRESSES, and telephone numbers of all PERSONS who have knowledge of those facts; and

(c)identify all DOCUMENTS and other tangible things that support your denial or special or affirmative defense, and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who has each

DOCUMENT.

16.0Defendant’s Contentions—Personal Injury

16.1 Do you contend that any PERSON, other than you or plaintiff, contributed to the occurrence of the INCIDENT or the injuries or damages claimed by plaintiff? If so, for each

PERSON:

(a)state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON;

(b)state all facts upon which you base your contention;

(c)state the names, ADDRESSES, and telephone numbers of all PERSONS who have knowledge of the facts; and

(d)identify all DOCUMENTS and other tangible things that support your contention and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON

who has each DOCUMENT or thing.

16.2 Do you contend that plaintiff was not injured in the INCIDENT? If so:

(a)state all facts upon which you base your contention;

(b)state the names, ADDRESSES, and telephone numbers of all PERSONS who have knowledge of the facts; and

(c)identify all DOCUMENTS and other tangible things that support your contention and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who has each DOCUMENT or thing.

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16.3 Do you contend that the injuries or the extent of the injuries claimed by plaintiff as disclosed in discovery proceedings thus far in this case were not caused by the INCIDENT? If so, for each injury:

(a)identify it;

(b)state all facts upon which you base your contention;

(c)state the names, ADDRESSES, and telephone numbers of all PERSONS who have knowledge of the facts; and

(d)identify all DOCUMENTS and other tangible things that support your contention and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who has each DOCUMENT or thing.

16.4 Do you contend that any of the services furnished by any HEALTH CARE PROVIDER claimed by plaintiff in discovery proceedings thus far in this case were not due to the INCIDENT? If so:

(a)identify each service;

(b)state all facts upon which you base your contention;

(c)state the names, ADDRESSES, and telephone numbers of all PERSONS who have knowledge of the facts; and

(d)identify all DOCUMENTS and other tangible things that support your contention and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON

who has each DOCUMENT or thing.

16.5 Do you contend that any of the costs of services furnished by any HEALTH CARE PROVIDER claimed as damages by plaintiff in discovery proceedings thus far in this case were not necessary or unreasonable? If so:

(a)identify each cost;

(b)state all facts upon which you base your contention;

(c)state the names, ADDRESSES, and telephone numbers of all PERSONS who have knowledge of the facts; and

(d)identify all DOCUMENTS and other tangible things that support your contention and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON

who has each DOCUMENT or thing.

16.6 Do you contend that any part of the loss of earnings or income claimed by plaintiff in discovery proceedings thus far in this case was unreasonable or was not caused by the INCIDENT? If so:

(a)identify each part of the loss;

(b)state all facts upon which you base your contention;

(c)state the names, ADDRESSES, and telephone numbers of all PERSONS who have knowledge of the facts; and

(d)identify all DOCUMENTS and other tangible things that support your contention and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON

who has each DOCUMENT or thing.

16.7 Do you contend that any of the property damage claimed by plaintiff in discovery Proceedings thus far in this case was not caused by the INCIDENT? If so:

(a)identify each item of property damage;

(b)state all facts upon which you base your contention;

(c)state the names, ADDRESSES, and telephone numbers of all PERSONS who have knowledge of the facts; and

(d)identify all DOCUMENTS and other tangible things that support your contention and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who has each DOCUMENT or thing.

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16.8 Do you contend that any of the costs of repairing the property damage claimed by plaintiff in discovery proceedings thus far in this case were unreasonable? If so:

(a)identify each cost item; state all facts upon which you base your contention;

(b)state all facts upon which you base your contention;

(c)state the names, ADDRESSES, and telephone numbers of all PERSONS who have knowledge of the facts; and

(d)identify all DOCUMENTS and other tangible things that support your contention and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who has each DOCUMENT or thing.

16.9 Do YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF have any DOCUMENT (for example, insurance bureau index reports) concerning claims for personal injuries made before or after the INCIDENT by a plaintiff in this case? If so, for each plaintiff state:

(a)the source of each DOCUMENT;

(b)the date each claim arose;

(c)the nature of each claim; and

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who has each DOCUMENT.

16.10Do YOU OR ANYONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF have any DOCUMENT concerning the past or present physical, mental, or emotional condition of any plaintiff in this case from a HEALTH CARE PROVIDER not previously identified (except for expert witnesses covered by Code of Civil Procedure sections 2034.210–2034.310)? If so,for each plaintiff state:

(a)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER;

(b)a description of each DOCUMENT; and

(c)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who has each DOCUMENT.

17.0Responses to Request for Admissions

17.1 Is your response to each request for admission served with these interrogatories an unqualified admission? If not, for each response that is not an unqualified admission:

(a)state the number of the request;

(b)state all facts upon which you base your response;

(c)state the names, ADDRESSES, and telephone numbers of all PERSONS who have knowledge of those facts; and

(d)identify all DOCUMENTS and other tangible things that support your response and state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the PERSON who has each DOCUMENT or thing.

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20.0 How the Incident Occurred—Motor Vehicle

20.1 State the date, time, and place of the INCIDENT (closest street ADDRESS or intersection).

20.2 For each vehicle involved in the INCIDENT, state:

(a)the year, make, model, and license number;

(b)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of the driver;

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(c)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each occupant other than the driver;

(d)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each registered owner;

(e)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each lessee;

(f)the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each owner other than the registered owner or lien holder; and

(g)the name of each owner who gave permission or consent to the driver to operate the vehicle.

20.3 State the ADDRESS and location where your trip began and the ADDRESS and location of your destination.

20.4 Describe the route that you followed from the beginning of your trip to the location of the INCIDENT, and state the location of each stop, other than routine traffic stops, during the trip leading up to the INCIDENT.

20.5 State the name of the street or roadway, the lane of travel, and the direction of travel of each vehicle involved in the INCIDENT for the 500 feet of travel before the

INCIDENT.

20.6 Did the INCIDENT occur at an intersection? If so, describe all traffic control devices, signals, or signs at the intersection.

20.7 Was there a traffic signal facing you at the time of the INCIDENT? If so, state:

(a)your location when you first saw it;

(b)the color;

(c)the number of seconds it had been that color; and

(d)whether the color changed between the time you first saw it and the INCIDENT.

20.8 State how the INCIDENT occurred, giving the speed, direction, and location of each vehicle involved:

(a)just before the INCIDENT;

(b)at the time of the INCIDENT; and (c) just after the

INCIDENT.

20.9 Do you have information that a malfunction or defect in a vehicle caused the INCIDENT? If so:

(a)identify the vehicle;

(b)identify each malfunction or defect;

(c)state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who is a witness to or has information about each malfunction or defect; and

(d)state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has custody of each defective part.

20.10 Do you have information that any malfunction or defect in a vehicle contributed to the injuries sustained in the INCIDENT? If so:

(a)identify the vehicle;

(b)identify each malfunction or defect;

(c)state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who is a witness to or has information about each malfunction or defect; and

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(d)state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has custody of each defective part.

20.11 State the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each owner and each PERSON who has had possession since the INCIDENT of each vehicle involved in the INCIDENT.

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50.0 Contract

50.1 For each agreement alleged in the pleadings:

(a)identify each DOCUMENT that is part of the agreement and for each state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has the

DOCUMENT;

(b)state each part of the agreement not in writing, the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON agreeing to that provision, and the date that part of the agreement was made;

(c)identify all DOCUMENTS that evidence any part of the agreement not in writing and for each state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has the DOCUMENT;

(d)identify all DOCUMENTS that are part of any modification to the agreement, and for each state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has the DOCUMENT;

(e)state each modification not in writing, the date, and the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON agreeing to the modification, and the date the modification was made;

(f)identify all DOCUMENTS that evidence any modification of the agreement not in writing and for each state the name, ADDRESS, and telephone number of each PERSON who has the DOCUMENT.

50.2 Was there a breach of any agreement alleged in the pleadings? If so, for each breach describe and give the date of every act or omission that you claim is the breach of the agreement.

50.3 Was performance of any agreement alleged in the pleadings excused? If so, identify each agreement excused and state why performance was excused.

50.4 Was any agreement alleged in the pleadings terminated by mutual agreement, release, accord and satisfaction, or novation? If so, identify each agreement terminated, the date of termination, and the basis of the termination.

50.5 Is any agreement alleged in the pleadings unenforceable? If so, identify each unenforceable agreement and state why it is unenforceable.

50.6 Is any agreement alleged in the pleadings ambiguous? If so, identify each ambiguous agreement and state why it is ambiguous.

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Form Characteristics

Fact Name Description
Form Name Interrogatories Disc 001 is a standard form for civil cases in California.
Applicable Cases This form is primarily used in unlimited civil cases where the amount exceeds $25,000.
Governing Laws The form follows Code of Civil Procedure sections 2030.010–2030.410.
Purpose Interrogatories are written questions sent to other parties and must be answered under oath.
Response Timeframe Responses must be served within 30 days of receiving the interrogatories.
Required Completeness Answers should be complete and as straightforward as possible, based on available information.
Document Reference Responses may reference attached documents if they contain relevant information.
Privileged Information If asserting privilege, the specific privilege must be stated in the response.
Signature Requirement All answers must be verified, dated, and signed by the responding party.

Guidelines on Utilizing Interrogatories Disc 001

After acquiring the Interrogatories Disc 001 form, it's important to complete it accurately to ensure effective communication in your legal process. The next step involves providing clear and precise information to the questions outlined in the form.

  1. At the top of the form, fill in your name, state bar number (if applicable), and address.
  2. Add your telephone number. You can include a fax number and email address if desired.
  3. Identify the attorney representing you, if applicable, by providing their name on the form.
  4. State the short title of the case and relevant case number.
  5. Specify the asking party and answering party, along with the set number for the interrogatories.
  6. Read Section 1 instructions carefully and understand your responsibilities as either the asking or answering party.
  7. In Section 2, check the box next to each interrogatory you want the responding party to answer. Ensure you choose the ones relevant to your case.
  8. If needed, provide your definition of "INCIDENT" in Section 4(b).
  9. Provide detailed, accurate responses for each interrogatory selected. If certain questions can't be fully answered, do your best to provide partial answers.
  10. If information requires referencing a document, attach the document as an exhibit and refer to it in your answer.
  11. Review the requirements for serving your responses on the asking party and any other involved parties within 30 days of being served with the interrogatories.
  12. Once all sections are filled out, verify that the answers are true and complete. Sign and date at the end of your responses.
  13. If necessary, attach additional interrogatories as needed.

What You Should Know About This Form

What are interrogatories?

Interrogatories are written questions that one party sends to another party involved in a legal case. The party receiving the interrogatories must answer these questions under oath. These questions help gather information about the case and must be answered accurately and completely.

Who can use the Interrogatories Disc 001 form?

This form is specifically designed for civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $25,000. It can be used by any party in the case to request information from the other party. However, if the amount in controversy is $25,000 or less, a different form, such as the DISC-004, should be used.

What should I do if I cannot answer a question completely?

If you cannot answer an interrogatory completely, you should answer as much as you can. Provide whatever information is available to you. If you lack personal knowledge about certain details, mention that in your response and make a good faith effort to gather the information, unless it is equally accessible to the asking party.

Are there specific formats or requirements for responding?

Yes, responses must be written, verified, dated, and signed. It's important to reference any documents that support your answers if applicable. You may attach those documents as exhibits and refer to them in your response.

How long do I have to respond to the interrogatories?

You generally have 30 days from the date you are served with the interrogatories to provide your written responses. It's essential to follow these timelines to avoid potential penalties or legal consequences.

What if I want to assert a privilege or make an objection to a question?

If you need to assert a privilege or objection to any interrogatory, you must do so explicitly in your written response. It is important to clearly state the reason for your objection so it can be properly understood by the asking party.

Can I add additional interrogatories?

Yes, you may attach additional interrogatories if you feel that more questions are necessary. Make sure these new questions are relevant to the case and comply with legal standards.

What is defined as "incident" in the context of these interrogatories?

In these interrogatories, "incident" refers to the circumstances surrounding the alleged accident, injury, breach of contract, or any event that gives rise to the legal action. You also have the option to provide your own definition if needed.

Common mistakes

Filling out the Interrogatories Disc 001 form can be challenging, and there are several common mistakes that individuals often make during this process. One mistake is not understanding the instructions clearly. Each section of the form has specific guidelines that need to be followed. Failing to read these instructions can lead to incomplete or incorrect responses.

Another common error is not checking the appropriate boxes next to the interrogatories. Individuals must carefully select which questions apply to their case. Omitting relevant interrogatories can limit the scope of the responses, leading to a lack of important information. This can also result in delays or complications in the legal process.

Providing vague or ambiguous answers is also a frequent issue. Respondents might think they are being concise, but this can lead to responses that are too general. Instead, answers should be as complete and straightforward as possible, using the information that is reasonably available. If not all aspects of a question can be answered, it is important to indicate this clearly.

While some respondents may believe they know what is being asked, another mistake is failing to seek clarification when needed. If any interrogatory seems confusing, it is better to ask for help than to risk providing incorrect information. Clear answers are essential for maintaining transparency and trust in the legal process.

Additionally, forgetting to attach supporting documents is a frequent oversight. When an interrogatory can be answered by referring to a document, the document should be attached as an exhibit. This not only strengthens the response but also helps substantiate the claims made in the answers provided.

Ignoring the importance of verification is another significant error. Each response must be verified, signed, and dated. Skipping this step can lead to questions about the validity of the answers given, impacting the entire case.

Finally, neglecting deadlines is a common mistake that can have serious repercussions. Once served with interrogatories, there is typically a set timeframe—usually 30 days—within which responses must be submitted. Missing this deadline can lead to negative consequences, such as court sanctions or loss of rights.

Documents used along the form

When engaging in the discovery process, several forms and documents often accompany the Interrogatories Disc 001. Understanding these documents can help streamline your responses and clarify the process.

  • Request for Admissions (DISC-002): This form allows one party to ask the other to admit or deny specific facts related to the case, making it easier to establish what is agreed upon, and narrowing down the issues for trial.
  • Request for Production of Documents (DISC-003): This document requests the opposing party to produce specific documents or evidence pertinent to the case. Access to this information can significantly bolster a party's position.
  • Form Interrogatories—Limited Civil Cases (DISC-004): Similar to the DISC-001 form, this version is designed for cases where claimed damages do not exceed $25,000, offering a more streamlined set of questions appropriate for limited civil cases.
  • Certificate of Service: This document confirms that all parties involved in the case have been served with the discovery requests or responses. Proper service is essential for ensuring compliance with legal procedures.
  • Declaration of Proof of Service: This is a statement confirming that documents have been served to the relevant parties, often including details on how and when the service was completed.
  • Case Management Statement: A comprehensive document that provides the court and other parties with updates on the case status, planned actions, and any anticipated discovery issues that may arise.

These documents play crucial roles in the discovery process and help ensure that each party is aware of the relevant facts, evidence, and developments within the case. Understanding their purpose makes navigating legal proceedings more manageable.

Similar forms

The Interrogatories Disc 001 form is similar to several other legal documents used in litigation. Each of these documents serves the purpose of gathering information from parties involved in a case. Below are four documents with a brief explanation of their similarities with the Interrogatories Disc 001 form:

  • Request for Production of Documents: Like Interrogatories, a Request for Production seeks to obtain relevant documents from the opposing party. Both documents are used to gather information necessary for building a case, but while Interrogatories focus on questions that must be answered, Requests for Production require the actual documents supporting those answers.
  • Request for Admissions: This document, similar in structure to Interrogatories, is designed to confirm certain facts that are not in dispute. Both forms aim to simplify the issues for trial. However, the Request for Admissions specifically seeks agreement on facts, reducing the number of points that need to be proven in court.
  • Deposition Notice: A deposition notice is a formal request to take the oral testimony of a witness under oath. While Interrogatories require written responses, depositions allow for in-depth questioning and immediate follow-up. Both are critical in the discovery phase to uncover pertinent information, though the formats differ.
  • Subpoena Duces Tecum: This legal document compels a person to produce documents, records, or evidence for a court case. Similar to the Interrogatories, both documents serve the purpose of gathering information relevant to the case. However, a subpoena can require the appearance of a third party to provide documents, while Interrogatories are directed within the context of the parties involved in the litigation.

Dos and Don'ts

When filling out the Interrogatories Disc 001 form, it is essential to ensure that the process is handled correctly to avoid complications. Below is a list of eight things to do and not to do while completing this form.

  • DO read all instructions carefully to understand what is being asked in each interrogatory.
  • DO provide complete and clear answers to the interrogatories based on the information you possess.
  • DO verify and sign your answers, including the date, to ensure they are valid and binding.
  • DO attach relevant documents as exhibits if the answer can be supported by such materials.
  • DON'T use legal jargon or overly complex language; simplicity is key in your responses.
  • DON'T ignore unanswered or partially answered interrogatories; provide the best possible information available to you.
  • DON'T assert privileges or objections without clearly stating the reasoning in your written responses.
  • DON'T forget to keep copies of your completed form and any attachments for your records.

Misconceptions

  • Interrogatories Disc 001 is a mandatory form. This form is optional for use in certain civil cases. Parties should be aware that they are not required to use this specific form of interrogatories.
  • Everyone must answer every question included in the form. Not all interrogatories apply to every case. Responding parties only need to answer the interrogatories checked by the asking party.
  • The answers given on the Interrogatories Disc 001 form are not sworn statements. Responses must be given under oath and must be verified, dated, and signed to affirm their accuracy.
  • Privileges cannot be asserted in response to any interrogatory. Responding parties retain the right to assert legal privileges or objections, which must be explicitly stated in the written response.
  • Responses can be brief and do not need to provide details. Each answer should be complete and straightforward, including as much information as reasonably available.
  • Answers can be provided without consulting others. If a responding party lacks personal knowledge regarding an interrogatory, they must make a reasonable effort to gather the necessary information from other relevant sources.
  • Using the Interrogatories Disc 001 form limits the ability to attach additional documentation. Respondents can attach relevant documents as exhibits to their answers if a document can help answer an interrogatory.

Key takeaways

The **Interrogatories Disc 001** form is an important legal document utilized in civil cases within the California legal system. Here are key takeaways to keep in mind when filling out and using this form:

  • Interrogatories are written questions directed at another party in a legal action that must be answered under oath.
  • This form is specifically designed for use in unlimited civil cases where the amount demanded exceeds $25,000.
  • Carefully select the interrogatories that pertain to your case; simply checking all boxes is not acceptable.
  • Responses to each interrogatory must be as complete and straightforward as possible, utilizing all reasonably available information.
  • If a question cannot be fully answered, provide the most complete response possible and indicate the limitations you face in providing a complete answer.
  • If you attach documents as part of your response, reference them clearly in your answers.
  • All answers must be verified, dated, and signed, affirming that they are true under penalty of perjury.
  • Remember to serve your responses to the interrogatories within 30 days of being served with them and to provide copies to all other parties involved in the action.