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Deposition

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A deposition is the testimony of a witness under oath taken outside of court and written Down to be introduced later at a trial or other judicial proceeding. The opposing party must have an opportunity to cross-examine the witness at the time the deposition is being taken. In some of the United States, permission to take depositions must be secured from the court, but in other jurisdictions they may be taken upon reasonable notice to the adverse party. Generally, depositions can only be introduced as evidence in court if the witness is unavailable to testify in person.

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