Notes on depositions, written Interrogatories
UPON WHOM SERVED?
Depositions (Rule 23)
Interrogatories are delivered to officer duly authorized to take the deposition who shall take note of the answer thereto.
Written Interrogatories (Rule 25)
Only to an adverse party
AVAILABILITY OF CROSS INTERROGATION
Depositions (Rule 23)
Available
Depositions (Rule 23)
Interrogatories are delivered to officer duly authorized to take the deposition who shall take note of the answer thereto.
Written Interrogatories (Rule 25)
Only to an adverse party
AVAILABILITY OF CROSS INTERROGATION
Depositions (Rule 23)
Available
Written Interrogatories (Rule 25)
No cross interrogation
ON WHOM ANSWERS ARE BINDING?
No cross interrogation
ON WHOM ANSWERS ARE BINDING?
Depositions (Rule 23)
Any party who was present or was represented or who had due notice or had the opportunity to serve cross-interrogatories.
Written Interrogatories (Rule 25)
Only on the party served
TIME TO SERVE
Depositions (Rule 23)
No specific period provided
Written Interrogatories (Rule 25)
Within 15 days after service, unless extended or reduced by the court
GEROCHI V. DEPT. OF ENERGY; G.R. NO. 159796; APRIL 5, 2005
Although the field of inquiry that may be covered by depositions or interrogatories is as broad as when the interrogated party is called as witness to testify orally at trial, the inquiry must only extend to what is relevant and material to the issue subject of the suit as provided for in Section 5 of Rule 25.
Any party who was present or was represented or who had due notice or had the opportunity to serve cross-interrogatories.
Written Interrogatories (Rule 25)
Only on the party served
TIME TO SERVE
Depositions (Rule 23)
No specific period provided
Written Interrogatories (Rule 25)
Within 15 days after service, unless extended or reduced by the court
GEROCHI V. DEPT. OF ENERGY; G.R. NO. 159796; APRIL 5, 2005
Although the field of inquiry that may be covered by depositions or interrogatories is as broad as when the interrogated party is called as witness to testify orally at trial, the inquiry must only extend to what is relevant and material to the issue subject of the suit as provided for in Section 5 of Rule 25.
