Section 4.6 General Considerations

• Library: Discovery 2015

Most depositions in Missouri are taken in accordance with an informal agreement between the attorneys without written stipulations as contemplated by Rule 56.01(f). In determining whether to utilize formal notices for the taking of depositions, the following should be considered:

· If a party gives notice, the court may order the party to pay the expenses of another party in attending the depositions if the noticing party fails to attend or if a witness does not appear and the party has not followed the...