I bought a ship with a lien on it and got screw by the defendant . First time i sue someone. I am not US citizen . I have to appear in a US Court in 1 month . Should i ask for a translator also because of technical language ? Will i be asked like in the movies ? WIll Defendant be there ? Are there any tricks to be more confident in situations like this?
2006-09-05 09:17:12 · 7 answers · asked by Luchese Bonano 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no the defendant will not be at the deposition. Only your lawyer, the lawyer for the defendant and the court reporter.
2006-09-08 16:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by luciousgreeneyedlady 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depositions are testimony on the record, so the defendant's attorney will be there, your attorney, and a court reporter. Both sides can ask questions, it's a lot more boring than the TV version.. :)
If you feel there is a language barrier by all means tell your attorney to have a translator there, but you will have to pay for their time!
As far as being more confident, just tell yourself you have the truth on your side, and that will give you all the attitude you need. When you testify, the old adage is, "When someone asks you what time it is, tell them 2:00, not how to build a clock." In other words, only say what the answer is, don't elaborate and keep talking, you might say something to damage your case.
If you feel your attorney hasn't covered everything, ask for a recess and talk to him before it finishes. Good luck.
2006-09-05 09:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First time i sue someone. I am not US citizen .
Your lawyers should be helping you through this. Maybe you don't have one?
I have to appear in a US Court in 1 month . Should i ask for a translator also because of technical language ?
Yes.
Will i be asked like in the movies ?
Yes. It is an adversarial process. The defendant's lawyer will try to get you to say things that would be beneficial to his client's case.
WIll Defendant be there ?
Probably.
Are there any tricks to be more confident in situations like this?
Yes. Look the questioner in the eye. In those rare instances in which a judge is present, direct your answers to the judge, not to the defendants lawyer. Ocasionally look at the defendant while you're not testifying. Don't rush to answer; consider what you are going to say before you answer it. Use the advantage of a translation to get extra time to compose your answer. Don't speak loudly. Don't allow yourself to be provoked. Don't get emotional. Stick with the facts that you know. Don't speculate on matters you don't have direct knowledge about. Shake hands with the defendat and his lawyer and whoever else is in the room when you enter. (I know the last one will be hard to do, but it will show you're confident.) Finally, don't show any anger at the defendant or his lawyer.
I don't agree with the person who says you don'y have to appear confident. The opposing lawyer is evaluating the impact you would have on a jury. He will be less inclined to go ahead with the case, if he thinks you will be convincing to a jury.
2006-09-05 09:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that is a deposition and also you're the plaintiff then you extremely must have some say in even as the deposition is scheduled. Ask your lawyer to schedule it once you're not any more at artwork. fantastically ordinary, extremely.
2016-12-06 11:25:14 · answer #4 · answered by pevey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, ask for a translator if that makes you more comfortable. Defendant probably won't be there. You will mostly be asked about your background and about the transaction. You don't need to appear confident, because this is not the trial and really is mostly a meaningless exercise for the defendant to learn about your case and bill his client.
2006-09-05 09:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by The Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your attorney can give you more details.
But basically, the defense is going to try and figure out what your case is, what evidence you have to support it, and to find any weaknesses in your story that they can attack at trial.
The deposition is like a dry run, without most of the evidentiary rules, so that each side can get an idea of what evidence is available.
2006-09-05 09:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an attorney. He/she will help you know what to expect and will handle most everything. Just answer the questions asked. Don't volunteer any info that is not asked.
2006-09-05 09:25:57 · answer #7 · answered by troythom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋