RMR Deposition Procedures & Practices 2

Question 1

What is a FRCP Rule 30(b)(6) deposition?

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A deposition where a corporation or organization designates a representative to testify on specified topics

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A deposition of a government official in a federal case

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A deposition conducted via written questions only

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A deposition that may last longer than seven hours by right

Question 2

Which of the following objections must be raised during a deposition or is otherwise waived under FRCP 32(d)(3)(B)?

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Objection to the form of the question

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Objection to the competency of the witness

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Objection based on relevance

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Objection to legal conclusions drawn in an answer

Question 3

Who is authorized to administer the oath to a deponent at a deposition under FRCP 28(a)?

Accepted Answer

A court reporter who is a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths

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Only a sitting judge or magistrate

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Any attorney who is licensed in the state where the deposition occurs

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The party who noticed the deposition

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a deposition notice under FRCP Rule 30(b)(1)?

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To inform all parties of the time, place, and identity of the deponent so they may attend and participate

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To formally charge a witness with potential perjury

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To request the court appoint a special master to oversee the deposition

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To certify the transcript before it is filed with the court

Question 5

Under FRCP 30(c)(2), an attorney may instruct a deponent not to answer a question for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

To assert a privilege, comply with a court order, or present a motion to limit or terminate the deposition

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The question calls for hearsay

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The question is objectionable as to form only

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The question exceeds the general scope of the case

Question 6

What document does a court reporter attach to a completed deposition transcript to certify its accuracy under FRCP 30(f)(1)?

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A certificate of the officer (court reporter) attesting the witness was sworn and the transcript is accurate

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A chain of custody form

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A copy of the deposition notice

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A signed errata sheet from the deponent

Question 7

Under FRCP 30(b)(4), a deposition may be taken by remote means such as telephone or video conference under what condition?

Accepted Answer

All parties agree or the court orders it

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Only if the deponent lives more than 100 miles from the courthouse

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Only in cases involving parties in different countries

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Only if the deponent is under 18 years of age