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Minnesota interrogatory response deadline

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In Minnesota, you generally must answer interrogatories within 30 days after service of the interrogatories (Minn. R. Civ. P. 33.01(b)).

Minn. R. Civ. P. 33.01(b)
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Estimates based on standard Minnesota rules and court-holiday closures; not legal advice. Confirm against your specific case, local administrative orders, and the current rules.

How the deadline works

Under Minn. R. Civ. P. 33.01(b), the answers and objections to interrogatories is due within 30 days after service of the interrogatories. A defendant may respond within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint. When the triggering paper is served by mail, Minn. R. Civ. P. 6.01(e) adds 3 days for service by mail. A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.

  • Served by mail? Minn. R. Civ. P. 6.01(e) adds 3 days for service by mail. Select “Service by mail” above and the calculator applies it.

Questions

How long do I have to answer interrogatories in Minnesota?
Generally 30 days after service of the interrogatories, under Minn. R. Civ. P. 33.01(b).

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