Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

When I am given interrogation questions or ordered to testify before a judge in a lawsuit against myself, what is the proper response to questions that I know if I answer truthfully under oath will be hurtful to any defense I may have as well as questions that may have multiple information's (IE:..on the date in question did you negligently operate a vehicle such that it resulted in 'plaintiffs' injury.. honest response would be: yes, on that date I operated a vehicle that was involved in a accident with plaintiff. Was it negligently operated- not to my knowledge. & I have no prior knowledge of any injuries to the plaintiff.)? I cannot afford an attorney for myself, want to be honest, yet don't want to help the plaintiffs' attorney Also how do I respond to questions that are not relevant to this case.

Thank anyone for any clarifications.


Asked on 10/17/09, 7:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

The question is not whether you operated the vehicle, but whether you did so negligently. Unless you were negligent in the operation of the car, your answer is just a simple "No."

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Answered on 10/17/09, 8:47 pm
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Please do not give this kind of information without the benefit of attorney-client priviledge. Any attorney, including the prosecuting attorney, can see your statements here and can enter them easily into evidence. Talk only to your own attorney about the details of your case.

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Answered on 10/18/09, 4:50 am


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