Please explain term Deposition?

Question

Please explaine the legal term Deposition.
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Answer 1

Generally, a deposition is a process that takes place in a lawyer's office where the deponant is sworn in, just like in the court of law, and provides testimony which is recorded by a court reporter and can later be used in court. The setting is informal, but the process is a formal legal proceeding and should be treated as such.

Answer 2

A deposition is a proceeding in connection with litigation. It can spawn from a variety of types of litigation, ranging from administrative hearings, civil cases or criminal matters.

The purpose of a deposition is to obtain the testimony of a witness, often an expert witness such as a physician, in advance of trial. This allows the attorneys for both the plaintiff and defense to evaluate the testimony, and to not only decide whether to call that witness at trial, but to be prepared for what they may say at trial. It can also be used against the witness, if he/she contradicts something said in their deposition.

A deposition is taken under oath, administered by either a Court Reporter or a Notary (often they are one and the same). Then, the person is asked a series of questions. The person being deposed has a right to have an attorney present if they want, and they can invoke the usual constitutional protections if needed. Attorneys for both the plaintiff and defense are present, and both the plaintiff and the defendant have a right to be present if they want.

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Answer 3

When you are called upon to provide a deposition, you will often receive a subpoena. You will usually be coached by the prosecution attorney prior to the deposition. Once in the meeting room with all the attorneys, you will be sworn in and will be asked questions. Everything will be either video or audio taped. The info will be used at the court proceedings.
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Answer 4

Main Entry: de·po·si·tion
Pronunciation: "de-p&-'zi-sh&n, "dE-p&-
Function: noun
1 : an act of removing from a position of authority
2 a : a testifying especially before a court b : DECLARATION; specifically : testimony taken down in writing under oath c : out-of-court testimony made under oath and recorded by an authorized officer for later use in court; also : a meeting at which such testimony is taken

Answer 5

to give a deposition is to state facts about you case in front of the opposing cousels lawyer. It just simple questions about the fact involved