Lawyers who want a quick guide to depositions should take a look at the "Deposition Cheat Sheet," by Christian Denmon of Denmon Law.
Denmon's article deals with both basic and advanced topics. Here's a tip for dealing with unresponsive witnesses, which Denmon calls the "body turn" --
When the Witness rambles uncontrollable, slowly turn your body away from the witness. Don’t stop the witness from rambling, just turn your body. The effect is amazing.
I think I might try it myself!
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