Corporate
Aug. 16, 2011
In-state depositions: The courts’ limited power to compel witness attendance
State appellate ruling will save corporate defendants from needless business disruption. By M.C. Sungaila and Andreea Micklis of Snell & Wilmer LLP
In a case that could have broad impact on discovery in this state as well as save corporate defendants from needless business disruption, last month the 2nd District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles confirmed in a published opinion (Toyota v. Superior Court (Stewart)) that California courts lack the power to compel a foreign witness to come to California to be deposed. If a party wants to depose an individual who resides ...
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