Depositions will be taken of witnesses in a wrongful termination suit filed against the hospital by a former employee. Which information should the attorneys provide to the witnesses that will be deposed?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. The testimony provided is sworn testimony.
2. Witnesses being deposed will be questioned by their attorney.
3. Once the testimony is recorded no changes can be made to the record.
4. The witness may refer to notes during the disposition.
5. The deposition will be taken in a courtroom with a judge in attendance.
1,4
Rationale: The deposing witness is under oath during the entire deposition. Once the deposition is reviewed and signed by the witness it becomes sworn testimony.
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