Chapter Questions
May a paralegal conduct a mock cross-examination of the client? Explain.
Why should the client be cautioned against giving narrative answers in a discovery deposition?
What can you do to help a client who is obviously confused about the facts about which she or he will be questioned by the opposing lawyer in a discovery deposition?
Is it better to correct the client's deposition testimony by asking clarifying questions at the end of the deposition or by making corrections in the errata sheet provided by the court reporter?
How many times may a party take the deposition of another party?
Why might a lawyer allow his or her client to answer an improper question subject to an objection?
What options does the deponent have where she or he believes that the interrogation is being conducted in bad faith?
Why should the deponent not review her or his privileged, written statement in preparing for a discovery deposition?
Why should you instruct a client not to guess when testifying?
Why do lawyers sometimes try to use hypothetical questions in discovery depositions?
Name at least eight of the guidelines for testifying in a discovery deposition.
Why are the guidelines that are used in a discovery deposition not necessarily useful for testifying at trial?