What is the term for written questions served on a party to be answered under oath?

• A. Interrogatories
• B. Document Demand (Request for Production of Documents)
• C. Affirmation
• D. Hearsay

Answer: (B)

Interrogatories test your knowledge of the discovery tool that uses written questions directed at the other party, to be answered under oath. In a civil case, this is the formal method for obtaining factual information in a sworn, written format. The party responds with written answers under oath, typically within a set deadline, and may raise objections to questions on privileges or relevance. Interrogatories are meant to pin down specifics—dates, locations, names, and other factual details—that help shape the case and can be used to refresh memories or prepare for depositions and trial.

The other options don’t fit this concept. A Document Demand (Request for Production of Documents) asks for tangible records, not written answers to questions. An Affirmation is a sworn statement of facts used to support a motion, not a series of questions. Hearsay refers to a type of evidence involving out-of-court statements offered for truth, not a discovery procedure.