Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Part One: Answering Different Types of Legal Questions
• Part 2 of 3: Part Two: Objection
• Part 3 of 3: Part Three: Completing the Process
• Warnings

A written questioning of parties or witnesses is a list of written questions sent to the person involved in the legal process. These questions are usually submitted by the opposition side and should be of direct relevance to the current case. Your answer list must be truthful, complete and returned by the due date.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Part One: Answering Different Types of Legal Questions

1. 1 Fill out the questionnaire as carefully as possible. The questions from the document will indicate the requirements for providing information on the case, you must tell about each detail in detail.
   • An example of a standard questionnaire might read "List the names, organizations, hiring dates, and your salary for all employers you have worked for in the past five years."
   • Removing information from your list can prevent potential witnesses and evidence from emerging. Moreover, if the information that you missed becomes known during the trial, the veracity of your testimony may be called into question.
   • When asked for dates, only give the exact month and day. If you are unable to remember the month of what is happening, just a year will be enough.
   • If necessary, review your notes to fill out the questionnaire as carefully as possible.
   • If there is information that you are unable to voice or do not have records of it, mention this fact after completing the questionnaire.
2. 2 Answer yes-no questions simply. These questions are usually trivial. The first part of the question is a closed-ended sentence to which you must answer yes or no. The second part of the question will ask for detailed details.
   • For example, yes-or-no questions might look like: “Have you been treated for any physical illness or illness during the complaint period?” If so, describe the nature of the condition, the type of care provided, the date on which treatment was started, and the name of your treating physician.
   • If the answer is no, all you have to do is write no. Don't answer the second part of the question.
   • If your answer is yes, you will need to answer the second part of the question in a precise and detailed way.
3. 3 Be concise when answering narrative questions. In such questions, you are asked to describe specific circumstances or events that are relevant to the case. Provide accurate, complete information as specific as possible.
   • An example of a narrative question might be something like, "Please describe in detail the actions you took that led to the incident mentioned in the complaint, including the known outcome of each action."
   • Provide succinct answers regarding every small detail raised in the question, but don't overdo it. Don't include irrelevant details in your answer, and make sure your answers don't shift the blame on you.
   • If you are asked to answer what you could have done to avoid an incident or accident, do not speculate or ponder what actions you could theoretically take. Better to write: "There was nothing I could do to prevent this from happening."
   • When asked to describe the guilt of the other side, continue to shy away from describing unnecessary details, providing only those facts that directly answer the question.
   • When describing any injuries that have occurred, mention any or all injuries that are relevant, including those you perceive to be minor.
4. 4 Leave the "lawyer" questions aside. Some of the questions on the questionnaire may be addressed to your defense. Don't answer these questions. Instead, leave those boxes blank.
   • Most good lawyers will provide you with detailed information about which questions are only for them when they give you the questionnaire.
   • The questions for the defense usually concern the settlement, forensic experts, witnesses and testimony.
   • Sample questions of this type are usually found next to similar sentences: "Make a list of all the witnesses you intend to call to court in this case."

Part 2 of 3: Part Two: Objection

1. 1 Think and decide if you have a valid objection to the questions on the interrogation sheet. Sometimes you can get bogged down in a question that you cannot answer. Depending on the reason, you have a legal right to object to the answer to this question.
   • A statement of objection can be difficult for you to draw up, so we strongly recommend that you consult with your personal attorney before writing an objection.
   • You may object to a question that looks too vague or illegible. Questions like these are hard to understand, and it is often nearly impossible to determine what information is expected of you in order to answer a question.
     • For example, we have the question: "On what days did you visit the doctor?" Since the circumstances and specialization of the doctor are not specified in the question, it is impossible to understand what information you should provide.
   • You can also object to a question that seems irrelevant. All questions should be directly related to information on the trial. An objection may be raised against a request for information that is completely irrelevant.
2. 2 Mention your objection in your answer to the question. Instead of leaving a blank space in the controversial column, you should write bluntly that you object to it.
   • Include your reason for objection on the questionnaire as well.
   • For example, your answer to an inadequate question might be: "I object to this question because it is too ambiguous."
3. 3 Answer any non-objectionable part of the question. If there is a way to answer the question without objection, please provide an answer to the part of the question that you understand after filing an objection to the question.
   • For example, if you are answering a question about a traffic accident and are asked, “What days did you see a doctor?”, You might object to that question because of its ambiguity. But you should still provide information regarding the dates on which you visited the doctor to provide any assistance for any injury or ailment that was received as a result of the incident - because you have no objection to providing such evidence.
     • The answer to such a question may sound like this: “I object to this question because of its ambiguity. Without refusing to disagree, and agreeing with my understanding of some part of the issue, I submit that I visited my attending physician - because I needed medical attention due to neck injuries that I received on May 14, 2013 and June 12, 2013 ”.

Part 3 of 3: Part Three: Completing the Process

1. 1 Provide your contact information. Usually, in such cases, they ask to ask for the name and address of the person who answers the interrogation - in the sense of you. Please provide your full name, address and post office box.
   • It is worth noting that filling out certain columns of the interrogation sheet can only be done by the party to whom they apply in this column (for example, a lawyer). Do not answer questions that are not addressed directly to you.
2. 2 Skim through all the questions you will have to answer. Read each question carefully before answering it. Review all information and indications that may apply to you as well.
   • Reviewing the relevant supplementary documents will allow you to formulate answers that are accurate and detailed.
   • Make sure you clearly understand each question before answering it. If you are hesitant about a particular issue, check with your lawyer.
3. 3 Formulate your answers carefully. The most important rule: you should write your answers on a separate sheet. This document can be a computer file, or a computer printed and printed document.
   • Legible handwritten answers may also be provided, but this is not desirable.
   • Make sure your document is double spaced and printed on one side of the paper.
   • The basic rule of design is: you must rewrite each question and accompany the questions with answers in this order:
     • QUESTION # 1:
     • ANSWER # 1:
     • QUESTION No. 2:
     • ANSWER # 2:
4. 4 Check your answers. Each questioning sheet includes a check page at the end of the document. You must sign this page to validate the answers provided.
   • Unless otherwise written, sign the verification page in the presence of a public notary.
   • This verification page will require to be submitted along with the responses you provided.
5. 5 Make copies. Before submitting a document, you should make one photocopy for yourself, and one for each party involved in the process.
   • The original copy must be sent directly to the requesting attorney or representing the party.
   • If you are writing multiple drafts, keep a copy of every unfinished draft you wrote.
   • Keep these copies of your records until all legal action regarding the case has been completed.
6. 6 Complete the questionnaire within 30 days. By law in most states, you are required to complete and return the questioner 30 days after you receive it.
   • The exact deadline may vary if the judge overseeing the process decides to set a different time limit. In such a case, the new deadline must be clearly indicated on the day the questioning sheet is delivered to you.
   • If you fail to complete and return the interrogation sheet before the due date, the court can sanction you or take legal action against you.
   • If you have a good reason why you were unable to return the documents before the due date, talk to a lawyer about the possibility of applying for an extension.
7. 7 Return the interrogator to the host. Usually it is returned to the attorney, or to the opposing attorney.
   • Do not under any circumstances send the interrogator directly to court.
   • If the questioning sheet was delivered to you by your personal attorney, your attorney may advise you to send the answers to his or her attorney's office for a preview. In these cases, your lawyer may advise you to make changes, but you will still have to send the final draft to the lawyer before final official confirmation.
   • Ultimately, all interrogators must be returned to the attorney of the sending party within 30 days. Thus, filling out the questionnaire is an independent process from the experts - in this case, either you or your lawyer are responsible for sending it on time.
8. 8 Notify your defense in case of any errors that arise. If the interviewer has already been approved, and you realize that you forgot to include the required information, or made mistakes in your answers, notify your lawyer as soon as possible.
   • In any case, your lawyer will suggest a way to correct the error, but it will be easier if you fill out the document correctly from the very beginning.
   • Do not delay or neglect fixing an error as soon as you realize it exists. Voluntarily admitting a mistake looks better in the eyes of the court than trying to force you to admit it later.

Warnings

• Never give deliberately false testimony while answering the questionnaire. When you sign the verification page at the end of the document, you are taking an oath that your answers are true, under penalty of perjury. Knowingly providing false testimony is punishable by law.