Summary

• Jurisdiction: Washington

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Summary

§30.1Introduction

§30.2Text of Rule

§30.3Historical Development

§30.4Comparison With Federal Rule (1)When Parties May Take Depositions (2)Limitation on Number of Depositions (3)Notice Requirement (4)Schedule and Duration (5)Examination and Cross Examination (6)Objections and Instructions Not to Answer (7)Review by Witness (8)Certification and Filing (9)Telephone Depositions and Videotape Depositions (10) Use at Trial

§30.5Purpose and Procedure

§30.6Analysis (1)CR 30(a): When Depositions May Be Taken (2)CR 30(b): Deposition Requirements and Procedures (3)CR 30(c): Examination and Cross Examination (4)CR 30(d): Motion to Terminate or Limit Examination (5)CR 30(e): Submissions to Witnesses; Changes; Signing (6)CR 30(f): Certification and Service by Officer; Exhibits; Copies; Notice (7)CR 30(g): Failure to Attend or Serve Subpoena; Expenses (8)CR 30(h): Conduct of Depositions

§30.7Significant Authorities (1)Washington (2)Federal (3)Other

§30.8Strategic and Practical Considerations (1)Local Rules (2)Whether to Take Depositions and Who Should Be Deposed (3)When and Where to Depose (4)Compelling Attendance (5)Who May Be Present (6)Sequence and Timing of Depositions (7)Depositions for Use at Trial (8)Preparation (9)Preparing the Witness (10)Selection of Court Reporters (11)The "Standard Stipulation" (12)Objections (13)Motions to Strike (14)Instructions Not to Answer (15)Interrogation Techniques

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