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Apr. 16, 2009

Keep Things Civil by Learning the Ropes of Litigation Procedures

Michael Paul Thomas' "California Civil Courtroom Handbook & Desktop Reference" is a treatise on the ins and outs of handling litigation.

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By Michael Paul Thomas

Objections to questions at a deposition may generally be made on three grounds: (1) the form of the question is improper; (2) the information sought is irrelevant and not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence; and (3) the information sought seeks to violate a statutory privilege. (See CCP § 2025.460(a) to (c))

Practice Note: "Counsel is not entitled t...

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