How do Depositions Work?
Depositions are an important part of the legal process. A deposition is testimony taken under oath that is taken outside of a courtroom for discovery purposes. Depositions can be used to gather information about a case and the testimony gained during a deposition may be admissible in court during litigation. Depositions are allowed in state and federal cases. The federal rules for depositions are found in Rule 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. What to Know Before Your Deposition There are several important things to know before you are deposed including: * You are Entitled to Notice: if you are represented by counsel then adequate written notice will be provided to your attorney. If you are unwilling to testify then you may be served with a subpoena compelling your compliance with the deposition request. Notice must be provided to all other parties to the lawsuit and include the name of the person to be deposed and the time and location of the deposition. * You will be Testif
