YAG- Deposition day fast approaching. How do i swear the defendant in ? Is there any magic language or do I just start asking questions ?
I like to use
Heeft u toegeven dat schuldgevoel?
(Which, according to google translate, is "do you admit you are guilty" in Dutch.)
In all seriousness, it's actually done by the court reporter. Technically, it can be done by any notary, but all court reporters are also notaries, so you only need one person.
There are tons of good books on deposition technique and strategy, and not so much free on the internet. With that caveat, see:
http://www.newyorkinjurycasesblog.com/2009/02/articles/faqs-depositions/what-is-a-deposition-and-how-do-i-prepare-for-mine/
http://www.legalunderground.com/2006/09/legal_undergrou.html
And for specific types of cases:
http://knol.google.com/k/*****-oginski/15-key-deposition-techniques-in-a-new/2kftpdjgou6k8/8#
http://www.oginski-law.com/library/new-york-car-accidents-12-key-deposition-techniques-in-a-car-accident-case.cfm
http://www.depo.com/E-letters/TheDiscoveryUpdate/2008/September/Articles/15_depo_medical.html
http://www.populararticles.com/article27396.html