May a Party Refuse to Answer Interrogatories on the Grounds

question 10

Short Answer

May a party refuse to answer interrogatories on the grounds that the other party is late in answering interrogatories?

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Definitions:

Voidable Contract

A contract that appears valid but may be legally declared void at the discretion of one of the parties due to factors like fraud, coercion, or incapacity.

Privity of Contract

A legal principle which holds that only parties to a contract can sue or be sued on that contract, highlighting the direct relationship involved.

Void Contract

A legal agreement that is invalid from the outset and has no legal effect, therefore cannot be enforced by law.

Voidable Contract

A legal agreement that may be invalidated or annulled by one or more of the parties involved due to certain conditions.