US-CA9 · jury_instructions
9th Cir. Model Jury Instr. (Civil) 2.5
Deposition in Lieu of Live Testimony
A deposition is the sworn testimony of a witness taken before trial. The witness is placed under oath to tell the truth and lawyers for each party may ask questions. The questions and answers are recorded. [When a person is unavailable to testify at trial, the deposition of that person may be used at the trial.]
The deposition of [name of witness] was taken on [date]. Insofar as possible, you should consider deposition testimony, presented to you in court in lieu of live testimony, in the same way as if the witness had been present to testify.
[Do not place any significance on the behavior or tone of voice of any person reading the questions or answers.]
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-20
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