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Interrogatory Sample
Interrogatory Sample
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PLAINTIFF NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
Plaintiff,
Case No. __ CV ______
vs. Code No. 30101
Defendants,
and
Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents, in writing and under oath, within forty-five
(45) days hereof, in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes Section 804.08, and to produce documents in
INSTRUCTIONS
Each interrogatory should be answered separately and fully, in writing, under oath, unless it is
objected to, in which event the reasons for objection must be stated in lieu of an answer. An evasive or
incomplete answer is deemed to be a failure to answer under Wisconsin Statute Section 804.12.
Defendants are under a continuing duty to seasonably supplement responses with respect to
any question directly addressed to the identity and location of persons having knowledge of
discoverable matters, and the identity of each person expected to be called as a witness. Furthermore,
defendants are under a similar duty to correct any incorrect response when later learned that the
DEFINITIONS
The following terms are defined herein as follows, for purposes of these interrogatories: “You”
or “your” means DEFENDANT DRIVER NAME and/or DEFENDANT INSURER NAME representatives and
any successors or agents acting on behalf of said defendants; to “identify” a person means to state his or
her full name, last known address and employer’s name and address, if known to you; “date of accident
Whenever the words “the incident” or “the accident” are used in these Interrogatories, they
refer to the incident or the accident on or about DATE, wherein plaintiff suffered serious injuries.
Whenever the word “identify” is used in these Interrogatories and used in reference to an
individual person, it refers to and requires the following information: the full name, present home
address, if known, home telephone number, and his present position and business affiliation.
Whenever the word “identify” is used in these Interrogatories, and used in reference to a
person other than an individual, it refers to and requires the following information: whether such entity
is a corporation, partnership, or other organization, and the name, present and last known address and
Whenever the words “your company” are used in these Interrogatories, they refer to your
Whenever the words “document” and “documents” are used in these Interrogatories, they refer
to and mean all paper material of any kind, whether written, typed, printed, punched, filmed or marked
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in any way; recording tapes or wires; films; photographs, movies; or any graphic matter, however
Whenever the word “identify” is used in these Interrogatories, and is used in reference to a
document, it refers to and requires the following information: the date, the author (or, if different, the
signer or signers), the addressee, type of document (e.g. letter, memorandum telegram, chart, etc.) and
any other means of identifying it with sufficient particularity to meet the requirements for its inclusion
in a motion for production. If any such document was, but is no longer in your possession or subject to
your control, state what disposition was made of it and the reason for such disposition. In lieu of
identifying any document, a true and correct copy thereof may be annexed to and incorporated in the
INTERROGATORY NO. 1: List the names and last known addresses of all persons who were
witnesses to the accident in question or who have knowledge of the facts leading up to and immediately
INTERROGATORY NO. 2: List the names and last known addresses of all persons who have
knowledge of the injuries or damages sustained or claimed by plaintiff following the accident.
INTERROGATORY NO. 3: In your own words, describe how the incident, which is the subject
INTERROGATORY NO. 4: Please state whether or not you consumed any alcoholic beverages or
drugs or medications (prescribed or over-the-counter) of any kind whatsoever at any time within the
twenty-four (24) hours preceding the date and time of the occurrence. If your answer to this
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(a) The name and address of all establishments or residents where you
consumed any such alcoholic drink or drug or medication at that said
time;
(b) The approximate hour and minute any such alcoholic drink or drug or
medication was consumed by yourself, and the length of time you were
present on the premises of all persons referred to in the previous
interrogatory, specifying the approximate time of your arrival and the
approximate time of your departure therefrom; and
(c) The type, brand, and quantity of each such alcoholic drink or drug or
medication consumed by you at that said time.
INTERROGATORY NO. 5: Were you and/or the vehicle you were driving at the time of the
(a) Did you place or receive any cellular calls or text messages on DATE, at any time
prior to the collision? If your answer is “yes,” identify all persons who were
either called or who placed calls or text messages to or from you during this
time period.
(b) Did you place or receive any cellular calls or text messages on DATE, at any time
subsequent to the collision? If your answer is “yes,” identify all persons who
were either called or who placed calls or text messages to you during this time
period.
INTERROGATORY NO. 7: Please state whether or not you have ever been convicted of a crime.
(a) Explain the nature of the offense(s) for which you were convicted and the
penalty received for each conviction;
(b) State the date of each conviction and the date on which each offense occurred;
and
(c) State the name of the City, County, and State where each conviction occurred.
INTERROGATORY NO. 8: As of the accident date, identify the name and address of your
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INTERROGATORY NO. 9: If you were employed on the accident date, please indicate whether
you were performing any work duties as the part of any occupation or within the scope of your
INTERROGATORY NO. 10: State the names of all witnesses from whom DEFENDANT INSURER
NAME or any of its representatives have obtained written or recorded statements and the dates of such
statements.
INTERROGATORY NO. 11: List the names and addresses of the custodians of the statements
identified in your answer to Interrogatory No. 10 and provide a copy of all such statements to plaintiff’s
attorney.
INTERROGATORY NO. 12: State whether or not DEFENDANT INSURER NAME or any of its
representatives have taken photographs and/or videos concerning this matter. If so, state:
(c) The nature of the subject matter depicted in the photographs and/or
videos.
(d) Provide a laser print of any and all photographs identified in your
answer to this interrogatory to plaintiff’s attorney, as well as a copy of
each video.
INTERROGATORY NO. 13: State the total amount of insurance coverage or coverage's available
to DEFENDANT DRIVER NAME, directly or indirectly, which are applicable to the alleged accident in
question. Please state coverages by insurance company, name, coverage amount, and policy number.
Attach a copy of the original face sheet and endorsement thereto of each applicable policy of insurance
and provide a certified copy of each insurance policy to plaintiff’s attorney. This interrogatory is
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intended to include, but is not limited to, insurance coverage available through partnership agreements,
INTERROGATORY NO. 14: Please state the names and last known addresses of all agents,
servants or employees of said defendants who participated in any manner in the investigation of the
claim, which is the subject matter of this lawsuit. Provide a copy of all reports, records, memoranda and
all other documents relating to the investigation of plaintiff’s claim to plaintiff’s attorney.
INTERROGATORY NO. 15: Please state the name and current address of each individual
you intend to call as a witness (lay and expert witnesses) at the trial in this matter. In addition,
INTERROGATORY NO. 16: Please identify any expert witness or witnesses you or
anyone, including your attorney acting on your behalf, has consulted or contacted, orally or in
writing, as to any liability question arising out of the occurrence referred to in plaintiff’s
complaint, stating each expert witness’ name, address and employer, and the exact nature of
INTERROGATORY NO. 17: Provide to plaintiff’s attorney copies of any and all exhibits
INTERROGATORY NO. 18: What limits of liability coverage did DEFENDANT INSURER
NAME have on the vehicle being driven by DEFENDANT DRIVER NAME at the time of the
INTERROGATORY NO. 19: Did DEFENDANT INSURER NAME or any other company have
an umbrella policy covering the vehicle DEFENDANT DRIVER was driving at the time of the
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INTERROGATORY NO. 20: If your answer to the interrogatory immediately preceding
this interrogatory is in the affirmative, please state the name of the company providing such
INTERROGATORY NO. 21: Did DEFENDANT INSURER NAME or any other insurance
company have a policy of insurance that would have covered DEFENDANT DRIVER NAME’s
FIRM NAME
By:_________________________________________
ATTORNEY NAME
Attorney for Plaintiff
State Bar No. _________