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Question 1

What is a 'stipulation' in a legal deposition transcript?

Accepted Answer

An agreement between counsel on procedural matters

Answer

A stipulation is a mutual agreement between opposing counsel on certain procedural or factual matters, recorded in the transcript.

Question 2

What does 'off the record' mean in a legal transcript?

Accepted Answer

The court reporter stops transcribing at the parties' request

Answer

When proceedings go 'off the record,' the court reporter stops transcribing, and any discussion is not preserved in the official transcript.

Question 3

In legal transcription, what is a 'Q and A' format?

Accepted Answer

A question-and-answer format used in depositions and trials

Answer

The Q and A format alternates between 'Q:' (question by attorney) and 'A:' (answer by witness) and is standard in deposition transcripts.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'certificate of reporter' at the end of a legal transcript?

Accepted Answer

It certifies the transcript is a true and accurate record of the proceedings

Answer

The certificate of reporter is the court reporter's sworn attestation that the transcript accurately represents what was said during the proceeding.

Question 5

Which term describes the questioning of a witness by the opposing attorney in a legal proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Cross-examination

Answer

Cross-examination is conducted by the opposing attorney after the witness's direct examination to challenge or clarify testimony.

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