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.
Note: 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.