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North Carolina interrogatory response deadline

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In North Carolina, you generally must answer interrogatories within 30 days after service of the interrogatories (N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 33(a)).

N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 33(a)
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How the deadline works

Under N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 33(a), the answers and objections to interrogatories is due within 30 days after service of the interrogatories. A defendant served with the interrogatories together with the summons and complaint has 45 days. When the triggering paper is served by mail, N.C. R. Civ. P. 6(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? N.C. R. Civ. P. 6(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 North Carolina?
Generally 30 days after service of the interrogatories, under N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 33(a).

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