Define interrogatories in civil litigation.

• A. Subpoenas to compel testimony.
• B. Written questions from one party to another that must be answered in writing under oath.
• C. Oral questions asked in court.
• D. Requests for production of documents.

Answer: (B)

Interrogatories are a written discovery tool used in civil litigation to obtain factual information. They take the form of questions served by one party on the opposing party, and the responses must be provided in writing under oath. This arrangement ensures that the information given is put in a formal, verifiable statement that can be used to establish facts, identify witnesses, and clarify timelines before trial.

This description matches the idea of written questions that must be answered in writing under oath, distinguishing it from other discovery tools: subpoenas are used to compel testimony from nonparties, oral questions asked in court are live examinations (depositions or in-court questioning), and requests for production seek documents rather than direct factual answers.