Interrogatory in United Kingdom

Meaning of Interrogatory

The following is an old definition of Interrogatory [1]: One of a series or set of written questions prepared by counsel for the examination of a party to a suit in equity. A formal question, in writing, for the judicial examination of a party or a witness. Direct or original interrogatory. An interrogatory exhibited by the party who calls a witness in the first instance. Counter or cross interrogatory: is exhibited by the adverse party. Pishing interrogatory. Inquries after a matter as to wliioh proponent has no right to a discovery. Suggestive interrogatory. Indicates the answer desired. Interrogatories accompany bills in the nature of discovery, proceedings for contempt, attachment in execution against garnishees, commissions to take testimony out of court. They are subject to the same rules as examinations in court. See Chancery, Bill in; Deposition; Discovery, 6; Examination, 9; Question, 1.

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Notes and References

1. Concept of Interrogatory provided by the Anderson Dictionary of Law (1889) (Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence; William C. Anderson; T. H. Flood and Company, Law Publishers, Chicago, United States)