Form Interrogatories—Unlawful Detainer
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2014
This form is used to ask detailed, written questions about an eviction case. It provides instructions for both the person asking the questions and the person who must answer them.
The court describes it as: Tell the other side to answer common questions arising in an eviction case.
Where this fits in a case
DiscoveryStage: Discovery
This form is used in an unlawful detainer case, which is a type of eviction case, to gather specific written information from the other side.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who can use this form?
- This form is designed for optional use in unlawful detainer proceedings, meaning it is not required. It can be used by either party in the case.
- What must the answering party do?
- The answering party must give a complete and straightforward answer to every question that the asking party checks. The answers must be signed and dated under penalty of perjury.
- Are there rules for using this form?
- The form includes instructions stating that there are rules about how many questions can be asked and how they must be used in this type of case.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2014.
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