Interrogatories Before Written Statement: CPC Rules Explained

2023 0 Supreme(Guj) 84

It was observed: The second reason given by the learned Munsif that the answers to the interrogatories could be found from the written statement of the contesting defendants is besides the point. In the written statement there was a bald and categorical denial. ... 13.1 In the facts of present case, in view of this Court, the following emerge: (a) The reply in written statement would not be a ground to refuse the interrogatories to the petitioner an....

It is on this ground that I would disallow these interrogatories and having reached this conclusion it is not necessary for me to examine any other possible grounds of objection such as vexation or oppression or whether they were put merely with a view to further litigation. ... Now it is clear that what the plaintiff has to prove is the publication -of the statement in Baghdad. ... The respondent to this appeal, a business man trading in Colombo, sued the appellant-the Eastern Bank for damages, inter alia, by reason of an alleg....

High Court Malaya Kuala Lumpur

At its core, this application requires the court to balance the defendants' right to obtain relevant information against the principles that govern when interrogatories should be allowed, including whether they amount to a fishing expedition or seek to contradict clear terms of written ... The application raises questions about the necessity and relevance of interrogatories at this stage of proceedings and whether the interrogatories serve a legitimate purpose in fairly disposing of th....

" It will be noticed that the learned Judge was dealing with the question of relevancy of interrogatories and not with the question whether the legitimate use of interrogatories is to obtain admissions. ... In this state of the pleadings it was that the defendant came to administer the interrogatories to the plaintiff company. The only question argued on appeal is whether the plaintiff company was justified in its objection to answer the interrogatories. ... :- " It appears to....

2024 0 Supreme(Cal) 188

to and relied on by the defendant in the written statement. ... On receipt of writ of summons, the defendant entered appearance and had filed written statement. ... O.XI R.3 Inspection: (1) All parties shall complete inspection of all documents disclosed within thirty days of the date of filing of the written statement or written statement to the counterclaim, whichever is later. ... (8) The list of documents filed with the written#HL_END....

2025 Supreme(US)(ca6) 24

Classifying the Discrimination Questions Because we hold that the district court asked the jury for general verdicts on both the discrimination and retaliation claims, we now analyze whether the court asked for general verdicts only or general verdicts with interrogatories per Rule 49( ... The jury instructions did not give the jurors detailed guidance for filling out the verdict form. The magistrate judge submitted the case to the jury that afternoon. ... I therefore concur in the judgment onl....

2023 0 Supreme(Del) 1143

It is for a party to decide as to whether it desires, on affidavit, by way of written statement, to contest the assertions in a plaint. ... Along with the written statement, the defendant shall be entitled to file applications for interrogatories for examination of the plaintiff together with proposed interrogatories; application for discovery; and application for inspection of such documents. ... Extension of time for filing written statem....

2023 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 6850

The defendant has asserted wrong facts in para no. 4 of the preliminary objections of written statement. ... questions in regard to the now proposed interrogatories, were asked in his cross-examination by defendant No. 1, and the said witness has denied some facts qua compromise as well as payment. ... In the written statement filed by defendant No. 1, he raised specific preliminary objection No. 4 regarding concealment and intentionally suppressing of true facts that mother ....

Madras High Court

statement? ... The details/material facts required in the interrogatories are not dealt in the written statement. ... It is seen from the submission made by the learned counsel for the first respondent that the written statement filed by the first defendant ... The written statement filed by the applicant is generalized and did not contain specific responses towards statement against the first respondent are not sup....

2025 Supreme(HK)(HKDC) 176

Summary assessment will be conducted by paper disposal after 14 days whether or not a List of Objections and written submissions are lodged. 50. ... of Costs dated 14 August 2025 and written submissions regarding the payment deadline (of 28 days). ... Summons for Interrogatories 40. R submitted a Statement of Costs dated 14 August 2025 in respect of the Summons for Interrogatories at the hearing. ... I have furt....

2023 0 Supreme(Gau) 522

On the basis of the said police report, the learned Executive Magistrate had drawn a proceeding under Section 145 of the Cr.P.C. and attached the disputed land under Section 146(i) of the Cr.P.C. The respondents were asked to appear before him and to file written statement.

2020 0 Supreme(AP) 797

Along with the written statement, the defendant shall be entitled to file applications for interrogatories for examination of the plaintiff together with proposed interrogatories; application for discovery; and application for inspection of such documents. Along with the written statement, defendant shall also file an affidavit of admission/denial of documents filed by the plaintiff, without which the written statement shall not be taken on record. The affidavit referred to in this Rule shall be in accordance with the provisions of Rule 4 of Order XI of the Code, as applica....

2012 0 Supreme(Ori) 366

Interrogatories can be asked for by ei1her party if Petitioner written statement show cause may not sufficiently disclose the nature of party's case. Hence, the objection to O.P. about her disqualification raised by the Petitioner is impliedly admitted by O.P. which is not matter of controversy. The Petitioner case is clear that the O.P. has three children to which O.P. present Petitioner has denied. The O.P. has admitted in the show cause that, O.P. has two children.

2010 0 Supreme(Raj) 153

Since the defendants had also filed written statement before the learned trial Court, it was expected of them to respond to said interrogatories by replying to the questions and thereafter it would have been for the Court to draw inference and pass orders upon them. ( 9 ) THE legal position in view of the aforesaid judgments seems to be very clear and it is observed that the learned trial Court itself could not have taken upon itself the job of answering the questions raised by the present petitioner for the defendants by way of application under O. 11, Rr. 1 and 2, C. R C.....