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An important paralegal task at the deposition is to

A) instruct the witness.
B) record the testimony.
C) summarize the deposition.
D) listen and observe.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Describe a narrative deposition digest and state its advantages.

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An objection to a subpoena can be served at any time before the deposition.

Rule 45 governs the use of

Place copies of or page references to the deposition summary examples in this chapter in your systems folder. Add any other examples provided in class.

In jurisdictions where judges do not sign subpoenas, HIPAA requires written assurance that the patient has been notified of the intent to subpoena the records.

When a deposition may be taken depends only on the deponent.

Normally, no more than 10 depositions are allowed.

What are some of the most significant things a witness can be told in preparing for the deposition?

Place a copy of or a page reference to the Letter to Client Regarding Deposition in your systems folder.

A deposition cannot be used against a party

The official deposition transcript cannot be changed.

Federal rule limits depositions to a seven-hour day.

What is your role in the deposition process?

An objection to a subpoena can be served any time before the deposition.

When are witness and mileage fees required under Rule 45?

In the federal system, an attorney can issue a subpoena for a deposition.

A witness may be deposed up to three times.

Cross-indexing deposition testimony is likely to lose information.

A preliminary interview can help determine whom to depose.