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.