Depositions in a nutshell by Albert J. Moore ... [et al.]. - St. Paul, MN West c2011. - xl, 595 p. 19 cm. teacher's manual. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Three primary deposition goals -- Obtaining complete information : the T-funnel questioning pattern -- Obtaining complete information : the timeline questioning pattern -- Obtaining helpful answers -- Cementing helpful answers -- Undermining harmful answers -- Responding to inconsistent statements -- Responding to implausibilities -- Responding to evasive, forgetful or uncertain deponents -- Using documents and diagrams -- Questioning tips -- Communicating arguments -- Beginning and concluding depositions -- Professional demeanor and rapport building -- Responding to objections and other actions of opposing counsel -- Deposition preparation -- Arranging for depositions -- FRCP 30(b)(6) "Subject matter" depositions -- Inquiring about practices and policies -- Deposing experts -- Deposing your own witness or a neutral witness -- Visually recorded depositions -- Preparing deponents -- Defending depositions.

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