DEPOSITIONS (sworn testimony) and MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

Depositions

Sworn testimony based upon oral questions and written answers.

Court reporter writes down what?

anything said in deposition

What can be used in trial?

Transcript

Depositions can?

Depose (remove) a party or witness

Deposition can be used to judge?

the credibility of the witness

Rules for deposition

   A. Listen to the question

   B. Think about the answer

   C. Speak

   D. Shut Up

What is used as a basis for deposition questions?

Interrogatory answers

   

Defendents can choose a ____ to conduct examinations

Doctor

Medical examinations:

Used to determine what injuries the plaintiff has suffered and if they are permanent.

Plaintiff cannot?

refuse to attend the examination

Physician will render?

a report as a result of the examination.

Plaintiff will?

also be examined by their own doctor

Tests:

If an object is alleged to have caused an injury it can be examined or tested. (Example, a syringe breaks during the drawing of blood)