Deidra wants no expense spared in proving that her husband is a despicable tightwad. She insists that "everyone" be deposed on videotape. Deidra's attorney, in an attempt to cut costs because she cannot afford to front her demands, tries to tell her that such a form of discovery should be used sparingly. Which of these situations would not be an effective use of this method?

A. Witnesses are in ill health or infirm.
B. A witness lives in another jurisdiction but is willing to be deposed there.
C. A witness is prohibitively busy and expensive (such as an expert witness), and may not be available at trial.
D. When the opposing party is deposed


Answer: C

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