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Model Questions for Special Civil Part Contract and Debt Collection Cases in
Which the Demand Exceeds $3,000
Who May Use This Form:
The attached model questions, or interrogatories, are a way for either party to obtain information about the case from the
opposing party. This information can then be used at trial. These questions are intended for use in cases in which there is
a contract dispute in which one or both parties are attempting to collect a debt. However, these questions may not cover
all situations and you are permitted to add or write your own questions. Note that if your case involves an auto accident
or personal injury you may not use these questions. Instead you must use the form interrogatories found in the appendix
to the Court Rules. If these questions do not apply to your type of case it is recommended that you consult an attorney.
Instructions for the Party Sending These Model Interrogatories
1. Any party in a Special Civil Part (DC) case, where the demand amount exceeds the small claims monetary limit
($3,000), may use the attached model interrogatories. They may also be used in cases where the amount claimed by a
party is less than $3,000 but you will need special permission from the court in the form of a motion. See the court
clerk about making the motion.
2. Either party may serve the opposing party with the attached model interrogatories within 30 days from the date the
defendant's answer was served on the plaintiff.
3. The party must serve the opposing party with the model interrogatories by mailing them to the opposing party's
attorney or, if they are not represented by an attorney, directly to the opposing party. It is recommended that you send
these interrogatories to the opposing party or their attorney by both ordinary mail and certified mail, return receipt
requested. You may also personally deliver them to the opposing party or their attorney. This instruction page must
accompany the interrogatories.
Instructions for the Party Receiving These Model Interrogatories
1. These questions must be answered by the party to the case to which the questions are directed. The party answering
these interrogatories has 30 days from the date of service of these questions to provide the party sending the
interrogatories complete legible written answers to all questions. (Answers should be numbered to correspond with
the questions.)
2. The answers must be forwarded directly to the party requesting them. Do not send your answers to the court.
3. All questions must be answered fully, completely and truthfully. If a party fails to provide answers to all questions,
the opposing party may make a motion asking the court to dismiss the complaint or answer as appropriate. However,
you are not required to answer questions that do not apply or for which you do not know the answer. If a question
does not apply to the facts of your case or you do not know the answer and you cannot discover the answer you
should so state in your answer to the particular question. After you answer the questions you must sign your name.
By signing you are swearing that you are telling the truth.
4. All questions must be answered unless the court otherwise orders or unless a claim of privilege or protective order is
made in accordance with R. 4:17-1(b)(3). These answers must be sent to the party requesting them within 30 days of
the date the questions were mailed to you or, if they were not mailed, within 30 days from when you received them.
Do not send the answers to the court.
5. Keep a copy of your answers for your records. It is recommended that the answers be returned to the opposing party,
or if represented by an attorney to the attorney, by certified mail, return receipt requested and by ordinary mail.