Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

is a person obligated by law to give a deposition in a civil suit?


Asked on 11/21/09, 9:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

If you are a party to the suit, yes. If you have been subpoenaed, then that is like a court order, you have two choices, comply or challenge the subpoena in court. One thing you cannot do is ignoring the subpoena-you will end up with a body attachment and will see yourself hauled into court by the sheriff and under arrest. I hope this helps-

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Answered on 11/26/09, 9:39 am


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