The Deposition Funnel Reimagined – A Systematic Approach to Asking Questions at Deposition
Abstract: The structure of a deposition is often portrayed as a funnel, with the top of the funnel representing open-ended questions used for gathering information. The narrow bottom of the funnel represents the effort to lead the witness into making admissions that help the attorney taking the deposition. This article describes how to refine that…
Preparing for Deposition – A Case Theory Approach for Systematic Preparation
Abstract: A deposition is not just a way to obtain factual information. A deposition is also an opportunity to test alternative factual theories and case themes to determine the best theme to use at trial. Deposition planning should, therefore, focus on developing a range of theories to be tested in a deposition. This article presents…
