Narrative Opinion Summary
The case concerns the unanimous recommendation by the Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure to amend Rule 1.340(e) related to interrogatories. This amendment is intended to enhance the accuracy of court file documentation by requiring a notice of service for interrogatories. The amendment outlines that interrogatories must include a blank space after each numbered question for response insertion, with additional papers allowed if necessary. It also specifies that both the original and a copy of the interrogatories must be served to the intended party and all other parties, ensuring comprehensive distribution. Additionally, the completed answers are required to be filed and served back to the originating party and all other involved parties. The court retains the discretion to order the filing of answers at its necessity. This amendment supersedes the previous amendment from September 10, 1981, and is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 1982. The ruling has the backing of the Chief Justice and several Justices, highlighting its judicial support and authority.
Legal Issues Addressed
Amendment to Rule 1.340(e) Regarding Interrogatoriessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The amendment mandates the inclusion of a notice of service for interrogatories in court files to accurately reflect their use.
Reasoning: The Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure has unanimously recommended an amendment to Rule 1.340(e) regarding interrogatories to ensure that a court file accurately reflects the use of interrogatories by including a notice of service.
Effective Date of Rule Amendmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The amendment to Rule 1.340(e) will take effect on January 1, 1982, superseding the previous amendment from September 10, 1981.
Reasoning: This amendment supersedes the previous amendment to the same rule made in the September 10, 1981 order and will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1982.
Filing of Interrogatory Answerssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Completed answers must be filed and served back to the original party, with the court having authority to order the filing of answers as necessary.
Reasoning: The completed answers must be filed and served back to the original party and all other parties involved. Any party may file the original or a copy of the answers when the court needs to consider them for pending matters.
Format and Service of Interrogatoriessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Interrogatories must include a blank space for responses and be served with both an original and a copy to the intended party and all other parties.
Reasoning: The amendment specifies that interrogatories must have a blank space after each numbered question to allow the answering party to insert their responses. If the space is insufficient, additional papers may be attached with references made in the provided space.