What is the purpose of interrogatories? Why are interrogatories usually only a preliminary form of discovery, and why must they be followed up by other methods?

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Interrogatories are a fixed set of written questions that call for a set of written answers. The attorney will not have an opportunity to ask follow-up questions or ask a witness to elaborate. The answering party's attorney always reviews the answers and makes sure the answers are limited. The information provided in answers to interrogatories are usually only meant to lead to other sources of information.

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A. Determine what a buyer can afford to avoid wasting time showing properties they will not be able to qualify to buy B. Make sure the buyer does not have a criminal record C. Make sure the buyer will pay back the loan D. Ensure the honesty of the potential buyer

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When was ADEA passed by Congress?

A) 1977 B) 1967 C) 1978 D) 1980

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One reason that strict liability may not apply to dog-bite cases is

A) the defendant has no duty of care B) society does not think that dog-bite cases need to be tried in court C) the harm is often minor D) the plaintiff was unforeseeable

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