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37 Deposition Instructions For Your Witness (Updated)

Planet Depos

Here are some instructions for your witness to follow during a deposition: A court reporter is present and begins the proceedings by administering the same oath or affirmation that the deponent would take if the testimony were being given in court in front of a judge and jury. As a witness you are sworn to tell the truth, and you must do so.

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness Case Study

Expert Witness Blog

7, 2025), the testimony of a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness played a pivotal role in determining the cause and extent of property damage following Hurricane Irma. In the case of SFR Services, LLC v. American Coastal Insurance Company , No. 2:22-cv-505 (M.D.

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Demolition Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

Adamo Demolition Company , the testimony of a Demolition Expert Witness was pivotal in assessing industry safety standards, demolition procedures, and regulatory compliance following a structural collapse during a planned demolition project. In the case of Secretary of Labor v.

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Authentication of Surveillance Video by Lay Witness Under Silent Witness Doctrine

E-Discovery LLC

31, 2024), the intermediate appellate court addressed an important issue of authentication of surveillance video by a lay witness. That witness was permitted to authenticate a video under the silent witness theory. The Appeals Court disagreed and affirmed, applying the silent witness doctrine. State, 487 Md.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Key Witnesses — Identify the people involved in the case and their roles to inform decisions about document requests, interrogatories, and depositions. Defenses — Analyze a complaint to obtain recommended defenses based on the allegations and causes of action.

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Industrial Hygiene & Mold Expert Witness Case Summart

Expert Witness Blog

AmGUARD Insurance Company , the testimony of an Industrial Hygiene & Mold Expert Witness played a critical role in evaluating the origin and scope of mold damage following Hurricane Ida. In the case of Zahid Hotel Group, LLC v.

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Fire Sprinkler Systems Expert Witness Case Study

Expert Witness Blog

Viking Corporation , the testimony of a Fire Sprinkler Systems Expert Witness played a crucial role in resolving a dispute related to an unintended discharge from a fire suppression system, which caused substantial property damage. In the case of Grand Rapids-Market Place, LLC v.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Understand how to identify key issues, potential witnesses, and relevant facts from these documents to ensure that the deposition is comprehensive and well-prepared. Leveraging Draft Pleadings for Deposition Preparation 📝 Gain insights into how to utilize drafts of pleadings to gather essential information for deposition preparation.