Interrogatories, Number of

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Rule Set: Local Rules of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Rule: 33.3

Jurisdiction: MDPA

Bluebook Citation: M.D. Pa. L.R. 33.3

All Rules: M.D. Pa. Local Rules, complete index


Text

Interrogatories to a party, as a matter of right, shall not exceed twenty five (25) in number. Interrogatories inquiring as to the names and locations of witnesses, or the existence, location and custodian of documents or physical evidence each shall be construed as one interrogatory. All other interrogatories, including subdivisions of one numbered interrogatory, shall be construed as separate interrogatories. If counsel for a party believes that more than twenty five (25) interrogatories are necessary, counsel shall consult with opposing counsel promptly and attempt to reach a written stipulation as to a reasonable number of additional interrogatories.

Counsel are expected to comply with this requirement in good faith. In the event a written stipulation cannot be agreed upon, the party seeking to submit additional interrogatories shall file a motion with the court showing the necessity for relief.

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