Q: using the Fla. E-Filing Portal for interogatories i see only the "service of interogatories" on the collier clerk site
on the docket it says on the service that they were emailed to the defendant. i was told by the clerk that if the actual interrogatories were uploaded on the mycourtaccess.com they would be available for public viewing. the "service of interrogatories" is visible on the docket but states they were emailed to the defendant. is this incorrect- the lawyer has done this on several cases?
A: It is normal to to only e-file the notice of service of interrogatories and send the actual interrogatories to the relevant party directly. Likewise it is proper to e-file a notice of service of answers and then send the actual answers to the party that served the interrogatories.
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To add to Mr. L's accurate response, e-filing is the mandatory method of participating in the case. Once a document is e-filed there is no obligation to also share it via some other method. To participate in the case you must have your email registered in the case for that purpose. And Yes, nobody e-files interrogatories (questions), only discovery notices are efiled. Questions and answers are not typically e-filed.
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A: Interrogatories and the responses to them are not filed with the Court at the time of filing. It's in the rules of discovery. Rhe lawyer is doing exactly the correct thing.
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