Glossary · Civil Procedure
Deposition
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- Type
- Glossary
- Jurisdiction
- National
- Date
- 2026-07-28
- Topic
- Civil Procedure
Sworn out-of-court testimony taken before trial, usually in a conference room with a court reporter and sometimes a videographer. Lawyers question the witness under oath, and the transcript can be used to prepare for trial, support motions, or impeach the witness if their story changes. Depositions are often the single most important discovery tool in commercial litigation.
Definition
Sworn out-of-court testimony taken before trial, usually in a conference room with a court reporter and sometimes a videographer. Lawyers question the witness under oath, and the transcript can be used to prepare for trial, support motions, or impeach the witness if their story changes. Depositions are often the single most important discovery tool in commercial litigation.
Deposition. Sworn out-of-court testimony taken before trial, usually in a conference room with a court reporter and sometimes a videographer. Lawyers question the witness under oath, and the transcript can be used to prepare for trial, support motions, or impeach the witness if their story changes. Depositions are often the single most important discovery tool in commercial litigation. Example: At her deposition, the former CFO admitted the revenue figures were adjusted after the audit.