Discovery
Written Discovery
Rule 33(b)(3) requires interrogatory answers to be signed under oath by the person answering, while objections are signed by the attorney. Organizations verify through an officer or agent.
Unverified answers are treated as incomplete.
Alternative Names:
Verification, Sworn Verification
Why it Matters?
The verifying individual becomes a witness on the answers' basis, which is why organizations should select someone who can actually support them rather than whichever officer is available. Unverified answers are treated as no answers for purposes of a motion to compel, and serving them is a common oversight. Verification also creates a supplementation obligation attached to a specific person's attestation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who verifies an organization's interrogatory answers?
What happens if answers are unverified?
