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Litigation

Jan. 17, 2001

Don't Hide Your Head in Deposition Cross

The eternal debate in deposition-taking is whether or not one should cross-examine a witness or party when that person gives an unexpected answer that dramatically helps your case. For example, when the defendant says, "Well, I thought the light for me was green, but on reflection it might have been red."

        By David H. Brickner
        
        The eternal debate in deposition-taking is whether or not one should cross-examine a witness or party when that person gives an unexpected answer that dramatically helps your case. For example, when the defendant says, "Well, I thought the light for me was green, but on reflection i...

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