Can you refuse to answer questions in a civil deposition?
Can you refuse to answer questions in a civil deposition?
In most cases, a deponent cannot refuse to answer a question at a deposition unless the answer would reveal privileged or irrelevant private information or the court previously ordered that the information cannot be revealed (source). However, there are certain types of questions that do not have to be answered.
How do I prepare for a deposition?
Deposition Tips
- Be prepared.
- Think before answering.
- Never volunteer information.
- Make sure you understand the question.
- You must tell the truth.
- Don’t get rattled or upset.
- Don’t guess.
- If you do not remember, say so.
What questions are asked in a divorce deposition?
The financial questions that could come up in a divorce deposition include questions about income, assets, debts, property owned by each spouse, and anything else that proves or disproves the spouse’s financial situation.
Do I have to agree to a deposition?
However, as a general rule, you must agree to participate in a deposition. Refusing a deposition can result in serious implications legally and financially. Legal depositions do not have to be an intimidating process.
What happens in a deposition hearing?
What Is a Deposition? At a deposition, a person appears at a specified time and place and gives sworn testimony—under oath, usually with a court reporter present so that a record is made. Similar to what happens at trial, a lawyer will ask questions to the person being deposed (the “deponent”).
What is most likely to happen during deposition?
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Is a judge present at a deposition?
Judges are not present at depositions, except in special cases. You may recall that the trial judge was present at one of Bill Clinton’s depositions to rule on problems that arose. A deposition can be videotaped. This is usually done when the deponent is very ill and may not be well enough for trial.
