Week 5 Lecture (Part II - Depos)

Question 1

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>A deposition is taken anywhere the (1). The time limit is (2) in Federal court and (3) in state court. Unlike INTs, this must be done (4).</p>

Answer 1

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1. person taking the depo decides

2. 7 hours
3. 4 hours
4. all at one time (in one day)</p>

Question 1

<p>A deposition is an (1) question-and-answer session (2), conducted (3) as part of the discovery process. There is an automatic right to depose (4) and (5), but for nonparties, you need agreement from (6) or (7).</p>

Answer 1

<p>1. out-of-court

2. under oath
3. in advance of trial
4. parties
5. experts
6. the other side
7. the court</p>

Question 1

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>A deposition is taken anywhere the (1). The time limit is (2) in Federal court and (3) in state court. Unlike INTs, this must be done (4).</p>

Answer 1

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1. person taking the depo decides

2. 7 hours
3. 4 hours
4. all at one time (in one day)</p>

Question 2

<p>(1), (2) and (3), (4) and (5) can attend a depo. (6) cannot attend depos unless they are party to the lawsuit, which is totally possible because of (7). Like court--where the Rule of Exclusion must be invoked--(8) may not observe depos.</p>

Answer 2

<p>1. deponents

2. attorneys (+PLs)
3. parties
4. court reporter/videographer
5. experts for the parties
6. spouses
7. shared assets (community property
8. witnesses</p>

Question 2

<p>In Federal court, a deposition cannot take place prior to (1). Arizona does not have the (2) and depositions can take place after (3). Both jurisdictions allow deposition prior to (4) via (5).</p>

Answer 2

<p>1. the parties conferring first

2. conferral requirement
3. commencement of the action
4. commencement of the suit
5. special petition</p>

Question 3

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>2 things the PL should do before the deposition </p>

Answer 3

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1. notice (contact attorney to schedule date before formal notice)
2. formal notice</p>

Question 4

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>Formal notice should be given (1) before the deposition, but (2)? Because of the duty to (3), depositions can be (4) unless they are (5)</p>

Answer 4

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1. 10 days

2. who cares
3. attempt to resolve disputes
4. cancelled
5. arranged (not just noticed in writing)</p>

Question 5

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>A (1) must be used to deposition a non-party. It must be served with the (2). A (3) is used to obtain documents.</p>

Answer 5

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1. subpoena

2. notice of deposition
3. subpoena duces tecum</p>

Question 6

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>4 things to do to prepare for a deposition</p>

Answer 6

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1. obtain documents relevant to depo (exhibits, etc)

2. arrange for a court reporter
3. arrange for site of deposition
4. if defending deposition - meet with deponent</p>

Question 7

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>3 roles of the PL during the deposition</p>

Answer 7

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1. take notes

2. evaluate the witness
3. control or produce exhibits as needed</p>

Question 8

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>3 roles of the PL after the deposition </p>

Answer 8

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1. assume responsibility for the transcript

2. prepare deposition summary/abstract
3. ensure deponent receives copy with instructions for changes and signature</p>

Question 9

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>Objections are made during depos to (1)–they are possibly (2) otherwise. </p>

Answer 9

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1. preserve them on the record
2. waived</p>

Question 10

<p>Depositions are used for (1). Parts of the depo will be selected as (2) for the (3)--this section is admitted beforehand and becomes (4). An original of the deposition is left with the (5) in case a (6) arises</p>

Answer 10

<p>1. impeachment

2. read-ins
3. jury/record
4. evidence
5. courthouse
6. conflict</p>

Question 11

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>The only two objections made at a deposition are (1) and (2). (3) are not permitted because they may lead the witness–however, the (4) may break this protection by asking for (5).</p>

Answer 11

<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1. form (hearsay, relevance)

2. foundation
3. Speaking objections
4. opposing attorney
5. elaboration on the objections</p>