Depositions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) (1) The person whose deposition is to be taken would be unavailable at the hearing; (2) The deposition is deemed necessary to perpetuate the testimony of the witness; or (3) The taking of the deposition is necessary to prevent undue and excessive expense to a party and will not result in undue burden to other parties or in undue delay. (b) (1) The name and residence of the witness; (2) The time and place for the taking of the proposed deposition; (3) The reasons why such deposition should be taken; and (4) A general description of the matters concerning which the witness will be asked to testify. (c) (d) (2) Objections to questions or evidence shall be recorded in the transcript of the deposition. The interposing of an objection shall not relieve the witness of the obligation to answer questions, except where the answer would violate a privilege. (3) The written transcript shall be subscribed by the witness, unless the parties by stipulation waive the signing, or the witness is ill, cannot be found, or refuses to sign. The reporter shall note the reason for failure to sign. (e) (2) Such depositions will be allowed only with the specific written permission of the Chief Counsel or his or her designee.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 16.215