Depositions: Rules and Guidance for Witnesses | Practical Law

This video explains rules that a witness should follow when testifying at a deposition and provides guidance to the witness concerning demeanor, taking breaks, objections to questions, exhibits, and advice to keep in mind ahead of and during the deposition. Attorneys may show this video to their client as part of their deposition preparation.

Depositions: Rules and Guidance for Witnesses

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Depositions: Rules and Guidance for Witnesses

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This video explains rules that a witness should follow when testifying at a deposition and provides guidance to the witness concerning demeanor, taking breaks, objections to questions, exhibits, and advice to keep in mind ahead of and during the deposition. Attorneys may show this video to their client as part of their deposition preparation.

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Video chapters:

Key Rules and Advice
Appropriate Demeanor
Taking Breaks
What to Do If Your Attorney Objects
Reviewing Exhibits
Final Tips

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Depositions: Rules and Guidance for Witnesses (video transcript)

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