DISC-001, Form Interrogatories—General, supplies standard written questions for civil discovery. In an injury lawsuit, the selected questions help parties identify witnesses, insurance, injuries, treatment, claimed losses, and the basis for disputed positions. Use the questions relevant to the actual case. A completed form is a request for information, not a finding about who caused the accident.
Open the official DISC-001 form and download
Choosing questions for a collision or store fall
A collision case often requires information about the vehicles, people involved, and the sequence of events. A store fall involves a different factual investigation, including the claimed dangerous condition and the people with relevant knowledge. Read every selected question and its definitions before serving the set. Identify the incident clearly so the responding party knows which occurrence the questions address. Check whether the lawsuit follows limited or unlimited civil procedures; DISC-004 is the separate limited-civil form.
Practical injury-case example
For example, a plaintiff alleging back injuries after a rear-end crash should organize provider names, treatment dates, medical charges, and missed-work information before answering relevant questions. Keep statements about symptoms consistent with available records. When information is missing, identify the gap and investigate it rather than guess. A defendant’s responses might identify witnesses or the basis for disputing causation, which then informs targeted follow-up discovery.
Preparation checklist
- Identify the asking and responding parties and the set number.
- Read the incident definition and each checked question.
- Prepare numbered responses and any required verification.
- Track service, the response date, and any written extension.
- Preserve the served set, responses, and proof of service.
Common mistake to avoid
Do not confuse written questions with a demand for copies of documents. Requests for production serve a different purpose. Selecting every checkbox without considering relevance often produces avoidable disputes.
Does DISC-001 replace special interrogatories?
No. The form supplies standard questions. Tailored special interrogatories address other appropriate factual questions and follow their own drafting rules.
Related discovery form
DISC-020: Requests for Admission and document authenticity
Official sources and related guides
- California Courts: DISC-001
- Official procedure and supporting information
- Motion to Compel Initial Discovery Responses
- California injury lawsuit documents and county guides
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