What May a Deponent's Lawyer Not Do If He or She

question 18

Multiple Choice

What may a deponent's lawyer not do if he or she believes that the deponent has answered something incorrectly or in such a way that the answer might be damaging to the client's case?

• A) Ask leading questions on direct examination to clarify the matter.
• B) Personally explain and correct the mistake on the record before the depo- sition is concluded.
• C) Make a point to review the possible mistake with the client when the tran- script is submitted for the deponent's review and have the client correct the mistake before signing the transcript.
• D) Do nothing about the apparent mistake and deal with it at the time of trial with an appropriate explanation.

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