Motions to quash or limit deposition subpoenas

• Author: Joseph A. Ranney
• Pages: 63-80

MOTIONS TO

QUASH OR LIMIT

SUBPOENAS

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CHAPTER 2

MOTIONS TO QUASH OR LIMIT

DEPOSITION SUBPOENAS

I. PROCEDURE FOR OBJECTING TO DEPOSITION SUBPOENAS

§2:01 Choosing Between an Objection and a Motion

§2:02 Time for Objecting or Making a Motion

§2:03 When to Move to Enforce a Subpoena

§2:04 Try to Resolve Objections Informally

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II. MOTIONS TO QUASH OR LIMIT SUBPOENAS

A. Basic Points

§2:10 Distinction Between Quashing and Limiting a Subpoena

§2:11 Deciding Whether to Move to Quash or Limit a Subpoena

§2:12 When Motion Cannot Be Heard Before Time for Deposition

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B. Preparation of Motion Papers

§2:20 How to Make a Motion to Quash or Limit a Subpoena

§2:21 How to Write a Brief Supporting a Motion to Quash or Limit a Subpoena

§2:22 How to Prepare Aff‌idavits Supporting a Motion to Quash or Limit a Subpoena

§2:23 Use Your Brief as a Checklist of What Is Needed in the Supporting Documents

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C. How to Handle a Motion Hearing

§2:30 Timing of the Hearing and “Reading” the Judge

§2:31 Last-Minute Filings

§2:32 Implementing the Court’s Order

III. FORMS AND CHECKLISTS

Form 2-1 Checklist of Steps to Take in Preparation for Objecting to a Subpoena or Moving to Quash

Form 2-2 Motion to Modify a Subpoena (Change of Deposition Time; No Brief or Aff‌idavits)

Form 2-3 Motion to Quash a Subpoena (Limiting Subject Matter of Deposition;

Brief and Aff‌idavits Submitted)

Form 2-4 Brief in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena

Form 2-5 Aff‌idavit in Support of Motion to Quash

Form 2-6 Declaration in Support of Motion to Quash

Form 2-7 Order Granting Motion to Quash

MOTIONS TO

QUASH OR LIMIT

SUBPOENAS

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