Rule 4:17-6.Limitation of interrogatories

Last amended September 1, 1994 · Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026

In one sentenceRule 4:17-6 provides that, apart from the uniform-interrogatory limits, the number of interrogatories or sets is not limited except as needed to protect a party from annoyance, expense, embarrassment, or oppression, for which a protective order may be sought.

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Except as otherwise provided by R. 4:17-1(b), the number of interrogatories or of sets of interrogatories to be served is not limited except as required to protect the party from annoyance, expense, embarrassment, or oppression. The party to whom interrogatories are propounded may apply for a protective order in accordance with R. 4:10-3.

Amendment History

New Jersey publishes each rule’s amendment record in a “History” note beneath the rule. It is reproduced verbatim below; the “R.R.” citations refer to the former Revised Rules numbering the current rules replaced.

Source-R.R. 4:23-11. Amended and first sentence deleted (see R. 4:10-4) July 14, 1972 to be effective September 5, 1972; amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994.

Plain-English Summary

Outside the uniform-interrogatory cases, New Jersey does not cap the number of interrogatories. This rule provides that the number of interrogatories, or of sets of them, is not limited except as required to protect a party from annoyance, expense, embarrassment, or oppression.

The safety valve is the protective order. A party to whom interrogatories are propounded may apply for one under Rule 4:10-3 if the volume or nature of the questions crosses into harassment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a limit on the number of interrogatories in New Jersey?

Outside the uniform-interrogatory cases, no fixed limit applies, except as needed to protect a party from annoyance, expense, embarrassment, or oppression. A party may seek a protective order under Rule 4:10-3.

Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:17-6). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (N.J. Const. art. VI, § 2, ¶ 3). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 7, 2026. · Official source

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