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Depositions And Power Of Notary To Punish For Contempt In Ohio, Richard W. Schwartz
Depositions And Power Of Notary To Punish For Contempt In Ohio, Richard W. Schwartz
Cleveland State Law Review
The deposition plays an important role in the modern-day practice of law. The enormous backlog of cases in the courts requires preservation of precious testimony during the long wait prior to trial. In addition, the deposition is a valuable tool in evaluating a case, especially during settlement negotiations. Finally, the deposition is a prime means of discovering vital information. The notary public presides at the deposition, and is invested with quasi-judicial powers, including the power to punish for contempt. This paper will briefly survey both the procedural aspects of the deposition and the quasi-judicial power of the notary public.