interrogatories

interrogatories
Questions addressed to a person, especially a witness. Questions propounded in writing or orally in obtaining a deposition. 23 Am J2d Dep § 1. Questions propounded in obtaining a discovery. Questions submitted in writing by the plaintiff for answer by a garnishee, constituting, in effect, a form of discovery of assets of the defendant in the hands of the garnishee. 6 Am J2d Attach § 346. Questions submitted by one party to another in a case in admiralty by way of obtaining a discovery. 2 Am J2d Adm § 140. Questions submitted to the jury upon request for special verdict or' special findings. 53 Am J1st Trial §§ 1063 et seq. Preliminary questions, propounded to a person called as a witness, for the purpose of determining his capacity, particularly in reference to a witness who is obviously a minor or mentally deficient. Den v Vancleve, 5 NJL 695, 765. See cross interrogatories; special interrogatories.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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