Am I Required to Testify in a Deposition?
Posted By Cliff Tuttle | May 1, 2009
Posted by Cliff Tuttle
A Pennsylvania resident asked a question on AVVO Answers concerning whether he is required to testify at a deposition. The answer is a qualified yes. Click on the highlighted word “question” above to read the question and answer.
A deposition involves testimony under oath. The court reporter who transcribes the testimony is a notary public and will administer an oath. That means that false testimony at a deposition could be subject to penalties for perjury, just as though it was given in court.
However, the right to depose a witness is not unlimited. The questions must be related to a suit or claim filed in court and must be reasonably calculated to lead to evidence that can be admitted at trial. If you object to the questions being asked for a legitimate reason, your lawyer may be able to obtain a protective order from a judge.
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