Deposition (law)
Deposition (law)
A Deposition (pronounced: /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/) in the context of Law refers to the process in which a witness, who is not a party to the lawsuit, gives sworn testimony. This is usually done in a lawyer's office where the witness is asked questions by the parties in a lawsuit. The questions and answers are recorded by a court reporter, who then produces a written transcript.
Etymology
The term "Deposition" originates from the Latin word "depositio", which means "laying down". In legal context, it refers to the "laying down" of evidence in a lawsuit.
Related Terms
- Affidavit: A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
- Subpoena: A writ ordering a person to attend a court.
- Testimony: A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
- Witness: A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
- Lawsuit: A claim or dispute brought to a law court for adjudication.
See Also
- Discovery (law): The pre-trial phase in a lawsuit in which each party can obtain evidence from the opposing party.
- Interrogatories: A set of written questions with written answers from a plaintiff or a defendant in a lawsuit.
- Legal procedure: The rules that govern the proceedings in the courts of law.
References
- Black's Law Dictionary (10th ed. 2014)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deposition (law)
- Wikipedia's article - Deposition (law)
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