New Jersey Uniform Interrogatories - Form C(4)

Form C(4).

Uniform Interrogatories to be Answered by Defendant in Product Liability Cases Only

(Other Than Pharmaceutical and Toxic Tort Cases)

Superior Court, New Jersey

All questions must be answered unless the court otherwise orders or unless a claim of privilege or protective order is made in accordance with R. 4:17-1(b)(3).

In propounding the interrogatories, plaintiff should provide this information:

(a) A description of the product, as specific as possible.

(b) The date and place of purchase, if known.

(c) The make, model and any serial number or other identifying decal or feature on the product.

(d) Any words printed on the product.

(e) If the product involved is a motor vehicle or has component parts, a description of any part(s) or system(s) claimed to be defective or negligently designed, manufactured or distributed, or otherwise complained of.

(f) A general description of the manner in which plaintiff claims to have been injured.

Answers to these interrogatories should be furnished within the context of the information provided by plaintiff in (a) through (f), above.

1. Did you manufacture the product? If so, state: (a) the date and place of manufacture; (b) the date you sold or otherwise distributed the product; and (c) the name and address of the person or entity that purchased the product from you. If you did not manufacture the product, state the name and address of the person or firm who did so. State the name and address of the person or entity from which you purchased the product.

2. Did you sell or otherwise distribute the product? If so, state: (a) the date on which you sold or...