ALP Civil Litigation & Trial Support 2

Question 1

What is a 'deposition' in civil litigation?

Accepted Answer

Sworn out-of-court oral testimony recorded for use in litigation

Answer

A deposition is oral testimony given under oath outside of court, typically before trial, where attorneys question witnesses and a court reporter transcribes the testimony.

Question 2

What are 'interrogatories' in civil discovery?

Accepted Answer

Written questions submitted to the opposing party that must be answered under oath

Answer

Interrogatories are written discovery questions submitted to an opposing party that must be answered in writing and under oath within a specified time period.

Question 3

What is a 'request for production of documents' (RFP) in civil discovery?

Accepted Answer

A discovery tool requesting a party to produce specified documents or electronically stored information

Answer

A request for production of documents is a discovery device asking the opposing party to provide documents, electronically stored information, or tangible items relevant to the litigation.

Question 4

What is a 'request for admissions' in civil litigation?

Accepted Answer

A written request asking the opposing party to admit or deny specific factual statements

Answer

A request for admissions asks the opposing party to admit or deny specific factual statements, narrowing the issues in dispute and simplifying trial preparation.

Question 5

What does 'attorney-client privilege' protect in the discovery context?

Accepted Answer

Confidential communications between an attorney and their client from compelled disclosure

Answer

Attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between an attorney and their client from being disclosed in discovery or court proceedings, encouraging candid legal consultation.

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ALP Civil Litigation & Trial Support 2