Do you have to respond to discovery?
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Do you have to respond to discovery?
You must answer each interrogatory separately and fully in writing under oath, unless you object to it. You must explain why you object. You must sign your answers and objections.
What happens if defendant does not respond to discovery?
Failing To Respond To Discovery Can Lead To A Dismissal Of Your Case With Prejudice. In sanctioning the Plaintiff, the trial court dismissed the Plaintiff’s complaint with prejudice and entered a default judgment in favor of the Defendant on his counterclaims.
What happens if you don’t respond to discovery?
Without this “Answer” the court will enter a judgment against the person being sued. This is called a default judgment. When the court “strikes” pleadings, the Court essentially erases the “Answer” and the result is the same as being in default.
What happens if you lie in discovery?
The most damaging thing that can happen if someone lies on interrogatories is that they can be punished by the judge at trial. When the truth is discovered, the judge may impose a fine, assign additional litigation costs, or dismiss the case entirely if it was brought by the party who provided false information.
