Motions to Strike and Clarification of Testimony

• Author: Joseph A. Ranney
• Pages: 123-130

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Chapter 19

Motions to Strike and Clarification of Testimony

I. MOTIONS TO STRIKE

§19:01 Objection and Motion to Strike

§19:02 Situations in Which Deposing Counsel May “Move to Strike” an Answer

§19:03 Situations in Which the Witness’s Attorney May “Move to Strike” an Answer

§19:04 What to Do After You Object to a Deposition Answer

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II. CLARIFICATION OF TESTIMONY

§19:10 Clarifying Your Client’s Testimony After Deposing Counsel Has Completed Questioning

§19:11 Clarification: Genuine Misunderstandings Between the Witness and Deposing Counsel

§19:12 Clarification: Depositions Involving Specialized Knowledge

§19:13 Clarification: “Sound Bite” Depositions

§19:14 Clarification: Areas Not Explored by Deposing Counsel

§19:15 Clarification: Clearing Up Misunderstandings During a Deposition

III. FORM

Form 19-1 Motion to Preclude Use of Unresponsive Answers to Questions