Depositions
Any party may take the testimony of any person, including a party, by deposition upon oral examination. In a deposition, the attorneys question a witness under oath to learn what the witness knows and to have the opportunity to assess that witness’s
demeanor and credibility before trial. Deposition testimony is recorded by a court reporter or videotaped. Instead of oral questions, parties may serve written questions in a sealed envelope on the party. The main purposes of depositions are to impeach or contradict testimony of that person as a witness and to give counsel an opportunity to assess a witness’ demeanor and credibility prior to trial. During depositions, any party may make a formal motion by telephone to the court to limit the scope and/or manner of the taking of the deposition. Videotaped depositions of treating physicians or expert
witnesses may be used for discovery purposes and in lieu of trial testimony. See R. 4:14- 9.
More information can be obtained from “ A PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE TO NEW JERSEY’S CIVIL COURT PROCEDURES”
http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/civil/PractitionersGuideManualAppendicesMay2007WebPostingVersion.pdf KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
(Fax) 732-572-0030
Personal Injury Dept.: 732-572-0024
website: www.njpersonalinjurylawcenter.com
