Rule 1.717 – Irregularities and objections

1. 717(1)Notice. All objections to any notice of taking any depositions are waived unless promptly served in writing upon the party giving the notice.1. 717(2)Officer. Objection to the officer’s qualification to take a deposition is waived unless made before...

Rule 1.716 – Costs of taking deposition

Costs of taking and proceeding to procure a deposition shall be paid by the party taking it who cannot use it in evidence until such costs are paid. The judgment shall award against the losing party only such portion of these costs as were necessarily incurred for...

Rule 1.715 – Deposition subpoena

1. 715(1) On application of any party, or proof of service of a notice to take depositions under rule 1.707 or rule 1.710, the clerk of court where the action is pending shall issue subpoenas for persons named in and described in said notice of application. Subpoenas...

Rule 1.714 – Letters rogatory

A commission or letters rogatory to take depositions in a foreign land shall be issued only when convenient or necessary, on application and notice, and on such terms and with such directions as are just and appropriate. They shall specify the officer to take the...

Rule 1.713 – Before whom taken

1. 713(1) The officer taking the deposition shall not be a party, a person financially interested in the action, an attorney or employee of any party, an employee of any such attorney, or any person related within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity to a...

Rule 1.712 – Certification and return; copies

1. 712(1) The officer shall certify on the deposition that the witness was duly sworn and that the deposition is a true record of the testimony given by the witness. Documents and things produced for inspection during the deposition shall, upon the request of a party,...