Records created after an injury often serve different purposes. A crash report records an officer’s investigation, an emergency intake captures information available during treatment, an insurer log tracks a claim, and an employer record documents work. A difference among them does not automatically establish dishonesty, but a material error should be addressed through the channel […]
By: Michelle Patrick
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney
Published Date: August 3, 2021
A deposition is sworn testimony taken under the civil-procedure rules; the notice, scope, record, objections, and court orders matter as much as the questions asked.
Rule 30 provides the framework
North Carolina Rule 30 addresses oral depositions after an action begins, written notice, the deponent’s oath or declaration, recording, and objections. Particular procedures can vary with the court’s orders, the person being examined, and the posture of the case.
Keep the procedural record
- The notice, subpoena if any, date, location, remote-access details, and documents requested
- Scheduling correspondence, protective orders, motions, and court rulings
- The transcript or recording, exhibits, corrections, and stated objections
- Questions for counsel about preparation, confidentiality, accommodations, or scope
North Carolina’s civil-procedure discovery rules also address use and other issues involving depositions. A webpage cannot substitute for advice about an individual proceeding.
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