What must an answer to discovery be, and what must an objection include?

• A. Written and under oath; objections must state what is objected to and be signed by the attorney
• B. Oral and unsigned; no objections allowed
• C. Written only; signature optional
• D. Filed with the court; no signature required

Answer: (A)

Answers to discovery must be in writing and sworn under oath, which ensures the information is provided with a truthful, verifiable basis. When someone objects to a discovery request, the objection must explain exactly what is being objected to and be signed by the attorney, tying the objection to the proper authority and accountability. This combination promotes clarity and enforceability: you can verify what is being claimed, what is being withheld or contested, and who is responsible for the assertion. The other patterns—oral responses, unsigned objections, or objections without tying them to a specific request or without signature—do not meet these formal requirements under typical civil procedure rules.