Court rulings and supervision during a deposition

• Author: Joseph A. Ranney
• Pages: 247-258

COURT RULINGS &

SUPERVISION

DURING DEPOSITION

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CHAPTER 15

COURT RULINGS AND SUPERVISION

DURING A DEPOSITION

I. LEGAL PRINCIPLES

§15:01 Power of Courts to Supervise a Deposition

§15:02 How to Find Out What Your Court’s Policy Is as to Supervisory Rulings

§15:03 How Bad Does the Situation Have to Get Before You Should Seek Court Relief?

§15:04 Should You Seek a Supervisory Ruling or Should You Adjourn and Move for a Protective Order?

§15:05 Procedures for Asking the Court for a Supervisory Ruling

§15:06 Strategies for Presenting Your Position When Seeking On-the-Spot Help From the Court

§15:07 When Will the Court Personally Supervise a Deposition?

II. FORMS AND CHECKLISTS

Form 15-1 Checklist: How to Handle a Telephone Hearing on an Objection to a Deposition Question

Form 15-2 Scheduling Order Providing for Supervisory Rulings

Form 15-3 Notes as to Dispute Positions

Form 15-4 Notice of Motion and Motion: Court Supervision of Depositions