RULE 80. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- (a) General: On complying with the applicable requirements,
depositions to perpetuate evidence may be taken in a pending case
before trial (Rule 81), or in anticipation
of commencing a case in this Court (Rule
82), or in connection with the trial (Rule
83). Depositions under this Title may be taken only for the
purpose of making testimony or any document or thing available as
evidence in the circumstances herein authorized by the applicable
Rules. Depositions for discovery purposes may be taken only in
accordance with Rules 74, 75, and 76.
- (b) Other Applicable Rules: For Rules concerned with the timing
and frequency of depositions, supplementation of answers,
protective orders, effect of evasive or incomplete answers or
responses, and sanctions and enforcement action, see Title X. For
provisions relating to tender of fees and other amounts to the
witness to be deposed, see Rule
148(b).
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