DEPOSITION

the testimony of a witness under oath and reduced to writing. It is also used to question opposing spouse. (see legal process section in your state).

An oral examination taken under oath before a stenographer, usually at the attorney's office who requests the deposition. Any person, whether a party to the case or not, can be called to a deposition, provided they have relevant evidence to give. The notice requesting the deposition may also contain a list of documents to be produced at the deposition. See Discovery; Pretrial Discovery.

See Discovery; Pretrial Discovery