October 16, 2002, 11:57
Warner BeeCivil Deposition in Crim case
Can I offer deposition testimony from a civil case in my case in chief ag a Def as an admission ag interest? This is an 18 wheeler case neg homicide with bad brakes and bald tires.Must I wait for cross and hope the Def takes the stand?
October 16, 2002, 15:39
JohnRIs it the defendant's deposition?
October 17, 2002, 08:58
JohnRIf the defendant was the one deposed, and he was NOT compelled to make the admission, it would seem admissible as an admission of a party under 801(e)(2)(a).