Examination headings - CSRNation2024-03-28T11:37:19Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/examination-headings?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI use five questions, only be…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-15:1736041:Comment:10981612009-10-15T15:39:08.424Zkathy - iamwrdsmthhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/kathy33
I use five questions, only because my judge will<br />
occasionally ask a few questions of the witness<br />
and rather than set him up, I wait until he has asked<br />
five (or six) questions.<br />
<br />
in depos, 3 is a good number<br />
kathy
I use five questions, only because my judge will<br />
occasionally ask a few questions of the witness<br />
and rather than set him up, I wait until he has asked<br />
five (or six) questions.<br />
<br />
in depos, 3 is a good number<br />
kathy I never use "FURTHER' either,…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-15:1736041:Comment:10981602009-10-15T15:37:44.198Zkathy - iamwrdsmthhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/kathy33
I never use "FURTHER' either,<br />
but if a witness is continued from day 1 to day 2,<br />
then I put the heading as:<br />
<br />
DIRECT EXAMINATION cont.<br />
<br />
kathy
I never use "FURTHER' either,<br />
but if a witness is continued from day 1 to day 2,<br />
then I put the heading as:<br />
<br />
DIRECT EXAMINATION cont.<br />
<br />
kathy Judy, Judy, Judy -- I just wa…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-15:1736041:Comment:10981272009-10-15T13:37:10.162ZJennie Annhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Jennie
Judy, Judy, Judy -- I just wanted to say that a la Cary Grant! ;-)<br />
<br />
Actually, what I REALLY wanted to say is I like your three-question rule. That solves all problems. Good remedy, one which I'm going to file away in my memory banks.
Judy, Judy, Judy -- I just wanted to say that a la Cary Grant! ;-)<br />
<br />
Actually, what I REALLY wanted to say is I like your three-question rule. That solves all problems. Good remedy, one which I'm going to file away in my memory banks. I'm in California and I do th…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-15:1736041:Comment:10981232009-10-15T13:24:37.109ZJudyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JudyRunes
I'm in California and I do the three-question rule (my rule). Up to three questions, it's colloquy. After three, it all goes into Q&A, and EVERY heading gets EXAMINATION. I don't worry about "further" or "cont'd." I've been doing this since '82 and have never had it questioned or commented upon.
I'm in California and I do the three-question rule (my rule). Up to three questions, it's colloquy. After three, it all goes into Q&A, and EVERY heading gets EXAMINATION. I don't worry about "further" or "cont'd." I've been doing this since '82 and have never had it questioned or commented upon. I just went on an old compute…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-15:1736041:Comment:10980732009-10-15T07:25:50.288ZJennie Annhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Jennie
I just went on an old computer and pulled up three depositions from different companies. Check out the differences of how they are set up on the Contents page:<br />
<br />
Company No. 1:<br />
<br />
EXAMINATION BY: ............................... PAGE<br />
<br />
Counsel for the Plaintiff......................4, 154<br />
Counsel for the Defendant................14, 156<br />
______________________<br />
<br />
Company No. 2:<br />
<br />
WITNESS.........................EXAMINATION BY COUNSEL<br />
<br />
Joe Blow<br />
By Mr.…
I just went on an old computer and pulled up three depositions from different companies. Check out the differences of how they are set up on the Contents page:<br />
<br />
Company No. 1:<br />
<br />
EXAMINATION BY: ............................... PAGE<br />
<br />
Counsel for the Plaintiff......................4, 154<br />
Counsel for the Defendant................14, 156<br />
______________________<br />
<br />
Company No. 2:<br />
<br />
WITNESS.........................EXAMINATION BY COUNSEL<br />
<br />
Joe Blow<br />
By Mr. Smith......................................4<br />
<br />
OBJECTIONS MARKED<br />
<br />
Counsel for the Plaintiffs:<br />
Page 23, line 12, through page 24, line 16<br />
<br />
Counsel for the Plaintiffs:<br />
Page 54, line 21, through page 55, line 4<br />
______________________<br />
<br />
Company No. 3:<br />
<br />
DEPONENT: Joe Blow.................................................PAGE<br />
<br />
Examination by Mr. Smith, Counsel for Plaintiff............4<br />
(further).......................................................................89<br />
Examination by Ms. Jones, Counsel for Defendant......50<br />
(further).......................................................................91<br />
______________________<br />
<br />
I don't insert all those periods in a row, but I had to do it on this forum to show the space between the columns, as the forum software won't let you insert multiple spaces in a row.<br />
<br />
HTH! I would also leave them in co…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-15:1736041:Comment:10980612009-10-15T06:12:28.457ZSharla Preciadohttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/SharlaPreciado
I would also leave them in colloquy and not Q and A. But this discussion brought up something I haven't heard of before. I always use "EXAMINATION" as a heading even if it is the second or third time it's been that attorney's turn. Is that wrong? I've never used "FURTHER EXAMINATION" or any of the others. Did I miss that, or is that possibly agency preference?
I would also leave them in colloquy and not Q and A. But this discussion brought up something I haven't heard of before. I always use "EXAMINATION" as a heading even if it is the second or third time it's been that attorney's turn. Is that wrong? I've never used "FURTHER EXAMINATION" or any of the others. Did I miss that, or is that possibly agency preference? Heather,
I'd do it like Jeane…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-15:1736041:Comment:10980212009-10-15T05:36:02.915Zkathy - iamwrdsmthhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/kathy33
Heather,<br />
I'd do it like Jeanese suggested, one, just like she said, so they can<br />
see how much of a butinsky they were, and two for the<br />
pages!! you deserve those extra lines/pages, girl!!!<br />
<br />
and don't sweat it! if they ever read the transcript in court<br />
everyone will see how out of control it was, and that type<br />
of situation is not in the reporter's control. so cest'le vie.<br />
<br />
and smile all the way to the bank!!!<br />
kathy<br />
sorry, Heather, I don't mean to seem so calous, attys<br />
are like that in court too!…
Heather,<br />
I'd do it like Jeanese suggested, one, just like she said, so they can<br />
see how much of a butinsky they were, and two for the<br />
pages!! you deserve those extra lines/pages, girl!!!<br />
<br />
and don't sweat it! if they ever read the transcript in court<br />
everyone will see how out of control it was, and that type<br />
of situation is not in the reporter's control. so cest'le vie.<br />
<br />
and smile all the way to the bank!!!<br />
kathy<br />
sorry, Heather, I don't mean to seem so calous, attys<br />
are like that in court too! the only difference is the<br />
judge is sitting right there and they don't want to<br />
make him mad at them. Some people only change exami…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-15:1736041:Comment:10979952009-10-15T03:37:59.075ZHoward Torchhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/HowardTorch
Some people only change examination if there's a page or two or more of questioning. In CA, most people do examination, examination (continued), further examination (keep doing further examination after that and k.i.s.s. because it doesn't really matter in depo anyway -- at least in these parts.<br />
<br />
In other states, the format is different, but the key thing to remember is CONSISTENCY! Pick a format or layout and stick to it like glue.<br />
<br />
Hope it helps,<br />
HT
Some people only change examination if there's a page or two or more of questioning. In CA, most people do examination, examination (continued), further examination (keep doing further examination after that and k.i.s.s. because it doesn't really matter in depo anyway -- at least in these parts.<br />
<br />
In other states, the format is different, but the key thing to remember is CONSISTENCY! Pick a format or layout and stick to it like glue.<br />
<br />
Hope it helps,<br />
HT Okay. In all seriousness, I'd…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-14:1736041:Comment:10979272009-10-14T23:48:35.588ZJennie Annhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Jennie
Okay. In all seriousness, I'd do something like this:<br />
<br />
EXAMINATION<br />
<br />
BY MR. SMITH:<br />
Q. Do you feel as bad as you look?<br />
A. Of course, I do. I'm here, aren't I?<br />
<br />
BY MR. JONES:<br />
Q. Well, then why didn't you put on a suit and tie?<br />
A. I like wearing shorts.<br />
<br />
BY MR. MILLER:<br />
Q. Did I hear you right that you like wearing shorts?<br />
A. Yes.<br />
<br />
BY MR. SMITH:<br />
Q. Where did you buy those shorts?<br />
A. At Target. Can't you tell?<br />
<br />
MR. JOHNSON: At Target? I have a pair just like them.<br />
<br />
BY MR. JONES:<br />
Q. Where is the…
Okay. In all seriousness, I'd do something like this:<br />
<br />
EXAMINATION<br />
<br />
BY MR. SMITH:<br />
Q. Do you feel as bad as you look?<br />
A. Of course, I do. I'm here, aren't I?<br />
<br />
BY MR. JONES:<br />
Q. Well, then why didn't you put on a suit and tie?<br />
A. I like wearing shorts.<br />
<br />
BY MR. MILLER:<br />
Q. Did I hear you right that you like wearing shorts?<br />
A. Yes.<br />
<br />
BY MR. SMITH:<br />
Q. Where did you buy those shorts?<br />
A. At Target. Can't you tell?<br />
<br />
MR. JOHNSON: At Target? I have a pair just like them.<br />
<br />
BY MR. JONES:<br />
Q. Where is the Target store?<br />
A. Down on Main Street.<br />
<br />
MR. MILLER: Did he say Main Street?<br />
THE WITNESS: Yes, Main Street, right by the Starbucks.<br />
<br />
Well, you get the picture. HTH! Heck, the way I'm feeling ton…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-14:1736041:Comment:10979222009-10-14T23:41:45.249ZJennie Annhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Jennie
Heck, the way I'm feeling tonight about the transcript I'm on -- PULLING MY HAIR OUT -- I'd just make it a free-for-all. Throw 'em all in colloquy, and forget about the Q and A. If they want a roundtable discussion, then, by George, I'd give it to 'em.
Heck, the way I'm feeling tonight about the transcript I'm on -- PULLING MY HAIR OUT -- I'd just make it a free-for-all. Throw 'em all in colloquy, and forget about the Q and A. If they want a roundtable discussion, then, by George, I'd give it to 'em.