i file a law site against a man that hit me in the cross walk it has been 18 months now and they have set me up for a deportsition hearing can you tell me how that works?
2007-04-22 15:12:49 · 0 answers · asked by mishoney 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i mean law suite
2007-04-22 15:13:47 · update #1
Yeah... it's just a Q&A... just tell the truth. and you can try to avoid saying things that will hurt you and help the other guy, but don't lie... if you're specifically asked, you have to answer... but if you're not, just leave out anything that you might have done wrong. And if you're asked about your injuries and things, be sure to talk yourself up ;o) it doesn't matter so much in the deposition as much as it will matter at trial where a jury can hear you... and don't overdo it... but if you're asked about what happened, don't just say that you broke a leg... say how long you were in the hospital, every injury you had (include cuts and bruises), how much work you had to miss, what bad things happened in your life because of it (like what things you missed or couldn't do because of being injured).
A deposition is to provide information. Each party and their lawyers are trying to figure what happened so they can use the information at trial. The other side's lawyer will ask you questions at the deposition because your lawyer gets to talk to you all the time, but the other side needs to know what your story is. your lawyer doesn't need to depose you about the info... the other side has to do a deposition to be able to talk to you.
A court official will be there to record your testimony and be sure things are being done properly, the other lawyer will be there to talk to you, and your lawyer will be there to be sure things go correctly and he can interrupt and object to a question and tell you not to answer or things like that. when they tell you not to answer, you are still allowed to answer, but you really should not if your lawyer tells you not to (because it's for a reason).
There's nothing to be nervous about... you're just going to answer questions.
2007-04-22 15:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by kmnmiamisax 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What Is A Deposition Hearing
2016-10-03 07:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by rozalin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a deposition they ask you questions and have it all written down. This is usually for Dr's or people that can not be there at the time of trial. It also will help lock in answers so when you go on the stand if you go be sure to have a copy of your personal deposition. The defending attorney may rail you on questions that if you don't answer the same s/he will make you look bad.
2007-04-22 15:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by Nan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At a deposition, there will be your attorney, the opposing attorney, a court reporter and maybe a legal videographer. You will be sworn in just like in court. You will be asked questions regarding the case, and it will all be recorded. When asked a question, take your time in answering. You don't want to rush it. When answering, answer only what's been asked. Example: Have you ever driven a blue Ford? Answer yes or no. Don't say stuff like: Yes, I drove a blue Ford in high school all the time. The less words you use, the better off you'll be. If asked a question, and the opposing attorney will object, you still have to answer the question. When it goes to the judge, he will decide if it can be used in court or not. Just stay calm, and be HONEST. Good luck.
2007-04-22 15:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's kind of like a testimony, only there is no jury present. Lawyers usually use this as a techinique to get a witness's story. Also, if a witness is unable to make it to trial (sickness, death), sometimes attorneys can play a deposition tape for a juryl instead of having u testify. Good luck at your trial!
2007-04-22 15:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by fachizzzzle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally this is a chance for the opposing attorneys to ask you questions just as if you were testifying at trial. Your attorney will be there and can object to questions.
The purpose of the deposition is to get your statements as you will testify in court so that if you lie...or conflict yourself the opposition can use your deposition testimony to impeach you.
2007-04-22 15:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after a deposition is completed, is there a chance the case might not have to go to trial? What are the options after a deposition?
2014-06-19 04:39:06 · answer #7 · answered by Kathy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You meet infront of an impartial person like an arbiter. You each have your lawyers there and you answer questions asked by the other guy's attorney. So it's just a question and answer thing.
2007-04-22 15:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by Sean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr. Luv's right on this one. I was gonna write the same thing.
2007-04-22 15:24:57 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋