Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio

Answering interogatories

I am a pro se defendant and a counter-plaintiff in a civil case with a national bank. I started the discovery process and sent the plaintiffs/counter-defendants a set of interogatories which were to be answered and returned in 28 days. I have not received them and are now 10 days over due. Would it be wise to grant an extension for them to answer? If not, would it be wise to file a summary judgment claiming that there is nothing in dispute and the case should be dismissed? Thanks


Asked on 2/23/02, 9:17 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

Re: Answering interogatories

According to Ohio rules of civil proceedure, you must first send to the other party a request or letter that they answer the questions. If after a reasonable time they do not answer, then you can file a motion to compel and request fees from the other side.

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Answered on 3/03/02, 10:50 pm
Brian Halloran Brooking and Halloran, PLLC

Re: Answering interogatories

Request the Answers in writing within X number of days. If you don't get them, and don't get a reasonable answer from the other side, file a Motion to Compel and put it on the court docket. Ask for sanctions for not responding to discovery.

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Answered on 2/25/02, 7:34 pm


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