Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

Interrogatories

I want to utilize interrogatories to gather evidence during prehearing discovery for a complaint I plan to file in MD District Court.

I know I supply the questions send them rrr to the defendeant(s) and send copy and proof of serving.

Interrogatories are to be answered under oath. How do I have the person answering the questions comply with being under oath? Do I just put wording on the question document that they swear to tell the truth, or just need notary of their signiture, or just have them sign with any witness?

Also can I do a ''Oral Examination'' or deposition before the hearing date for discovery purposes in district court?

I know that interrogatories can not be used in small claims.


Asked on 10/21/04, 4:09 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Albin Alan S. Albin, Attorney at Law

Re: Interrogatories

If you want to be a do-it-yourselfer, go to the law library and look in the Maryland Rules, which provides the procedural requirements for pretrial discovery.

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Answered on 10/25/04, 8:07 am
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Interrogatories

The party answering the interrogatories is required to type each question followed by the answer. At the end, he/she states: "I declare or affirm under penalty of perjury that the answers I have given are true and correct." He/she then signs the statement.

You cannot take a deposition in District Court unless you file a motion and get the court's permission, or unless the other party agrees to submit to a deposition.

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Answered on 10/21/04, 10:02 am


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