What must an answer to discovery include?

• A. Written and under oath; signed; objections must state what you object to and signed by the attorney
• B. Oral and unsigned
• C. Written only, no signature required
• D. Filed but not signed

Answer: (A)

Responses to discovery must be in writing and sworn under oath, with the signature of the responding party or the party’s attorney. If you raise objections, you must specify the exact grounds for each objection and have the objections signed as well. This framework ensures the information is reliable and accountable, since sworn statements carry the weight of verification and any false statements can trigger sanctions. An oral or unsigned response would not meet the formal requirements and could be challenged or deemed incomplete.