One day, the church members, interns, and i went to a park. I had noticed a group of kids who were also attending. Then, something tragic happend and a many people were harmed. One of the mothers is sueing for this tragedy saying the people who were at the park were neglectful. The pastor of this church wants me to be a witness and give a deposition since i was there. But I did not see what had happend. I told him no, but now he has he secretary calling me, being rude to me, and I had nothing to do with it.
2007-03-29 17:22:49 · 26 answers · asked by Blaine J 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Tell your local newspaper.
2007-03-29 17:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey don't worry about it.
Even if the secretary is being rude, if you don't really pay attention to it, there's nothing they can do about it.
I don't understand this church your going to.
It seems like from your point of view, the pastor is kinda forcing you to be the witness?
Hey, there are many other churches with good people.
If something doesn't work out, leave and find a church with better community.
Remember, if you are truthful the whole time, there's nothing that could go wrong.
2007-03-29 17:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Peacemaker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offer what you do know. You may not have seen what happened but you may have seen who was in the area or the physical condition of the park or something else helpful. The only way everyone can know that you didn't see the tragic event is to go on record stating that you did not see it.
2007-03-29 17:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by Kuji 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do the deposition. Tell the truth. If you did not see what happened that is the truth.
The attorney representing your church will meet with you before the deposition to discuss the sort of questions you may be asked. He or she will tell you what your responsibilities are in the deposition.
If the opposing counsel says, "Did you see...." and you didn't see it, say so. Say, "No, I did not."
Keep your answers brief, to the point and factual.
2007-03-29 17:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stand up for yourself, if you don't know what happened, giving a deposition would be lying. Not to mention the fact that your Pastor is not a very good leader if he is asking you to do this. I suggest you also find a different church.
2007-03-29 17:27:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are called to give it by a court of law then you must. I did one once. It was hell. But it doesn't have to be in your case. Just tell them the truth. If you didn't see anything, then you didn't see anything. Just tell the secretary that you did not see anything and if they want you to testify they will have to have you subpoenaed. But if you do know something, it is your duty as a citizen to come forward and say so.
2007-03-29 17:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax. You can not offer what you don't have. However, they will find this out. Tell them what you know, and say you don't know to what you don't know. The only reason you should say no, is if you fear retaliation from the group of kids. But be honest with the guy and his secretary, they may feel what you know is useful even if you don't.
2007-03-29 17:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by LetMeBe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell you what to do--but I can tell you what I would do: given the pastors attitude, I would find another church, tell him not to bother me again--and if the harassment (because that is what it is, legally as well as morally) I would take out a restraining order against him and the church.
2007-03-29 17:40:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to an attorney. Let them know you might sue the church as well. They can't force you to do that. You could get in big trouble getting caught lying to court or authorities.
2007-03-29 17:27:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 23:03:01 · answer #10 · answered by sun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the deposition and tell them exactly what you saw. It will be up to the lawyers, etc to decide if it will help or hurt the case. And since you saw nothing, what will it hurt?
2007-03-29 17:28:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋