Using the Deposition at Trial

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When Can You Use Depositions at Trial? Rule 32(a) allows use of deposition in court proceedings when: (1) Testimony Otherwise Admissible Testimony would be admissible if the witness were testifying in court (2) Use Fair to Adverse Party Opposing party was present or represented or had reasonable notice (3) Use Permitted by Rule 32(a): ■Impeachment ■Deponent is an adverse party ■Witness is unavailable or exceptional circumstances exist 10
When Can You Use Depositions at Trial? ■ Rule 32(a)(6): ■ Using Part of a Deposition. If a party offers in evidence only part of a deposition, an adverse party may require the offeror to introduce other parts that in fairness should be considered with the part introduced, and any party may itself introduce any other parts. ■ In accordance with the trial judge‟s individual rules and practices!! 11
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