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Etame did not appear for his deposition on March 10, 2022. Nguhs motions, but held the sanctions motion in abeyance, and ordered Mr. Etame to appear for deposition. After the parties discussed scheduling, Mr. Etame failed to appear for deposition. Benton filed suit, Hartley Hall propounded interrogatories and document requests.
Contributor: Lee Grossman What Is a Deposition? Part of the civil litigation process involves gathering evidence, known as discovery. Part of the civil litigation process involves gathering evidence, known as discovery. A deposition allows attorneys to ask questions of witnesses who provide sworn testimony under oath.
Investigation: Once you have hired an attorney, they will conduct a thorough investigation to gather evidence to support your claim. Deposition or Negotiation: In many cases, the responsible party or their insurance company will attempt to negotiate a settlement with you rather than go to trial.
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