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Course curriculum

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

    • Overview of the FRCP

    • The Purpose of the Rules

    • Rules Specific to Depositions

    • Exceptions to the Rules
  5. 5

    • Different Types Of Depositions And The Forms They Take

    • Depositions To Perpetuate Testimony

    • Discovery Depositions

    • Trial Depositions

    • Forms Depositions May Take

    • Depositions By Oral Questions

    • Depositions By Written Questions
  6. 6

    • Limitations Placed On Depositions

    • Limits On How Many Depositions May Be Taken In A Case

    • Limits On The Length Of An Individual Deposition

    • Protective Orders

    • Default Rules
  7. 7

    • Procedural Rules For A Specific Deposition

    • When A Deposition May Be Taken

    • Scheduling Depositions

    • Deposition Notices
  8. 8

    • Introduction to Methods of Recording

    • Defining the "Record"

    • The Notice Must Indicate The Method

    • Three Permitted Methods of Recording

    • Remote Means

    • Additional Method
  9. 9

    • Introduction to the Deposition Officer

    • Depositions Must Be Taken Before An Officer
  10. 10

    • Introduction to Who May Serve As A Deposition Officer

    • Authorized to Administer Oaths

    • Notary Publics As Officers

    • Person Appointed By The Court

    • Officer Designated By The Parties

    • Disqualifications Of An Officer

    • Objections to Qualifications
  11. 11

    • Introduction To The Duties Of The Deposition Officer

    • Overview Of The Officer's Duties

    • Failure To Follow The Rules

    • Before The Deposition
  12. 12

    • Beginning The Deposition

    • Announcements

    • Administration Of The Oath

    • Identification Of All Persons Present
  13. 13

    • What Happens During The Deposition Itself

    • Recording the Deposition

    • Examination

    • Making Announcements

    • Avoiding Distortion

    • Exhibits
  14. 14

    • Overview Of Concluding The Deposition

    • Concluding The Deposition

    • Stipulations & Custody
  15. 15

    • After the Deposition

    • Review & Changes By The Witness

    • Certification

    • Delivery

    • Copies

    • Archival
  16. 16

    • Using Depositions At Trial

    • Prerequisites For Using Depositions At Trial

    • Impeachment

    • Deposition Of A Party, Agent, Or Designee

    • Unavailable Witness

    • Presenting Portions Of A Deposition

    • Format Of Presentation
  17. 17

    • Congratulations!

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