Keith B. asked

⚖️  Law

My Chinese client is being deposed as a plaintiff in a civil suit for Quiet Title. She does not speak or understand English, so the defense has hired a Cantonese-speaking translator. I want my client's sister to assist her during the deposition, but the defense intends to depose the sister as well. The sister is not a party to the case but signed a declaration of facts important to the case. Can the defense add the sister to the deposition without a subpoena since she is not a party? What rules or case law control this situation? How can I prevent the sister from being deposed at this time, as she is there to assist me and my client?

October 12th, 2023

Anthony S. answered

The defense can potentially add the sister to the deposition without a subpoena if she is present du...

October 12th, 2023

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