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Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) QUESTION #5675
Question 1
A party serves a request for admissions under Rule 36. The responding party fails to respond within 30 days. What is the effect of this failure?
  • The matter is deemed denied.
  • The party is subject to immediate sanctions under Rule 37.
  • The matter is admitted unless the court, on motion, permits the admission to be withdrawn or amended.✔️
  • The requesting party must file a motion to compel before any admission is established.
Correct Answer Explanation
Under Rule 36(a)(3), a matter is admitted unless, within 30 days after being served, the party to whom the request is directed serves a written answer or objection.