| Preface |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Related Products by SEAK, Inc. |
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| About the Authors |
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Deposition Law and Procedure |
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What Is an Expert Deposition? |
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1 | (3) |
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4 | (1) |
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5 | (4) |
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5 | (1) |
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Work Product---Trial Preparation |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (1) |
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8 | (1) |
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Stipulations, Objections, and Instructions Not to Answer |
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9 | (8) |
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9 | (2) |
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11 | (4) |
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Instructions Not to Answer |
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15 | (2) |
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17 | (20) |
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Preservation of Evidence Depositions |
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17 | (1) |
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17 | (20) |
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18 | (1) |
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19 | (1) |
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20 | (2) |
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Evaluate the Probable Credibility of the Deponent in Front of a Jury |
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22 | (2) |
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Probe for Reasons of Possible Bias that Can Be Brought Before the Jury |
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24 | (2) |
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Determine the Factual Assumptions that Are the Foundation of Your Opinion |
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26 | (1) |
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Gather as Much Information as Possible |
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27 | (1) |
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Use Your Opinions to Help Counsel's Case |
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28 | (2) |
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30 | (2) |
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Learn as Much as Possible about the Opponent's Case |
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32 | (5) |
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Preparing for Your Deposition |
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37 | (14) |
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The Importance of Thorough Preparation |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (11) |
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38 | (5) |
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43 | (2) |
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Review the Important Dates |
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45 | (2) |
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Mastering the Important Facts |
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47 | (2) |
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49 | (1) |
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What to Do If You Are Not Properly Prepared |
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49 | (2) |
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Subpoenas, Subpoenas Duces Tecum, and the Use of Documents at Deposition |
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51 | (20) |
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51 | (1) |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (2) |
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Proper Handling of Documents at Deposition |
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54 | (17) |
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54 | (4) |
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58 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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61 | (2) |
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Attempts to Hide Documents |
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63 | (1) |
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64 | (3) |
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67 | (4) |
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Answering Counsel's Questions |
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71 | (72) |
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When the Case Was Accepted |
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71 | (3) |
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74 | (5) |
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77 | (2) |
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79 | (16) |
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82 | (1) |
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Opinions that the Expert Will Be Testifying on During Direct Testimony at Trial |
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82 | (2) |
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84 | (2) |
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86 | (1) |
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87 | (1) |
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When Your Opinion Was Formed |
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88 | (2) |
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Your Opinion and Other Experts |
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90 | (2) |
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92 | (3) |
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Factual Basis of an Opinion |
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95 | (16) |
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100 | (8) |
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108 | (2) |
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110 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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112 | (18) |
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113 | (4) |
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117 | (1) |
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Personal/Social Relationship with Party/Attorney |
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118 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (2) |
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122 | (4) |
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Financial Interest in the Case |
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126 | (2) |
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128 | (2) |
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Mischaracterization of Testimony |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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132 | (1) |
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133 | (10) |
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Inconsistent Prior Sworn Testimony |
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133 | (4) |
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Prior Mistaken Deposition Testimony |
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137 | (3) |
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140 | (1) |
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141 | (1) |
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Contradictory Fact Testified to by Another Witness |
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141 | (2) |
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Deposition Advice for Expert Witnesses |
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143 | (58) |
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143 | (14) |
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143 | (1) |
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144 | (1) |
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145 | (1) |
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Unwanted Disclosure of Information |
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145 | (1) |
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146 | (1) |
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Availability of On-site Records |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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Avoid Arguing with Counsel |
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149 | (1) |
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150 | (1) |
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Don't Exaggerate, Speculate, Guess, or Estimate |
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151 | (1) |
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Interruptions to Questions and Answers |
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152 | (1) |
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Actively Listen to the Question |
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152 | (1) |
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Don't Memorize Your Testimony |
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153 | (1) |
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154 | (1) |
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Don't Get Burned ``Off the Record'' |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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What to Do When Counsel Uses Silence |
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157 | (1) |
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157 | (1) |
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157 | (1) |
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Maintain the Proper Demeanor |
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157 | (16) |
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158 | (1) |
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Remain Calm, Cool, and Collected |
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159 | (2) |
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161 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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163 | (1) |
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Avoid Jokes and Sarcastic or Inappropriate Remarks |
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164 | (1) |
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Carefully Listen to and Answer the Questions |
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165 | (1) |
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166 | (1) |
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167 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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169 | (4) |
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Advice on Answering Questions |
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173 | (21) |
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173 | (1) |
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Don't Elaborate or Volunteer |
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174 | (1) |
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Be Careful When Using Hedge Words |
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175 | (1) |
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176 | (1) |
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177 | (2) |
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179 | (1) |
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Beware of Open-ended Questions |
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180 | (2) |
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182 | (1) |
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Counsel's ``Bumble and Fumble'' Gambit |
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183 | (1) |
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183 | (1) |
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What to Do When You Make a Mistake |
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184 | (1) |
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185 | (2) |
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187 | (1) |
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188 | (1) |
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189 | (1) |
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190 | (1) |
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``I Don't Understand the Question'' |
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191 | (1) |
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192 | (2) |
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194 | (1) |
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194 | (7) |
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196 | (1) |
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197 | (1) |
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Playing with Equipment Exhibits |
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198 | (3) |
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Setting Your Fee, Billing, and Collecting |
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201 | (8) |
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201 | (6) |
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Who Is Responsible to Pay Your Fee |
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201 | (4) |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (2) |
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209 | (10) |
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210 | (2) |
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211 | (1) |
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Looking Good for the Camera |
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212 | (2) |
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212 | (1) |
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213 | (1) |
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Use of Videotape Depositions for Impeachment |
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214 | (1) |
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How to Excel During Videotape Depositions |
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215 | (4) |
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219 | (10) |
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219 | (6) |
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221 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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Personal Attacks: Demeaning and Sarcastic Remarks |
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223 | (2) |
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225 | (1) |
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226 | (3) |
| Appendix A Deposition Checklist |
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229 | (4) |
| Appendix B Sample Answers to Interrogatories |
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233 | (26) |
| Appendix C Sample Schedule from Subpoena Duces Tecum |
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259 | (2) |
| Appendix D Sample Notice of Deposition |
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261 | (2) |
| Appendix E Select Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence |
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263 | (10) |
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Federal Rules of Civil Procedure |
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263 | (3) |
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Federal Rules of Evidence |
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266 | (7) |
| Index |
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