A deposition in the American judicial system is a legal proceeding in which a witness provides testimony to the courts. The witness may be examined by members of either sides legal team. This is a routine proceeding in civil cases. [0]
Interestingly, people usually don't want to be deposed when they have something to hide.
Interestingly, people usually don't want to be deposed when they have something to hide.
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