However, time limits apply if you want the party deponent to bring documents to the deposition, which are governed by Rule 34's limitations. (Rule 30(b)(2).) In other words, if you wish to compel the party deponent to bring documents, the deposition cannot be noticed to occur for at least 30 days.
Your notice must include the name of the deponent, as well as the date, time, and location of the deposition. If the deponent is an organization, describe what matters you will be discussing, so that the organization may appoint a representative with the most knowledge of those issues.
Notice of Deposition Location; Date and time of commencing the deposition; Name of deponent; Address and telephone number of non-party deponent; Any materials to be produced by the deponent at the deposition;
What Is a Notice of Deposition? Witnesses are needed by a legal team to answer questions under oath pertaining to their knowledge relating to a lawsuit before the case is tried in the court. The law firm sends a document called a notice of deposition to the witness and all other parties involved in the lawsuit.
Related Content. Out-of-court testimony a witness gives under oath before an officer authorized to administer oaths for use later in the proceeding. Depositions may be taken by: Oral examination, where the witness's answers to the deposing attorney's questions are recorded and often transcribed.
A deposition is a witness's sworn out-of-court testimony. It is used to gather information as part of the discovery process and, in limited circumstances, may be used at trial. The witness being deposed is called the "deponent."