I keep going back to this, from SGF’s motions to compel the in person deposition (that were denied).
It makes my brain hurt.
Aug 2022
And Sept 2022
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The deposition will take days and days.
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That’s the key right there. LK goes first.
I’m guessing that if LK can do hers by Zoom (if it ever happens) Michael can likewise do his by Zoom. It may take a little more coordinating at Greystone, but it’s certainly doable. He’s not the first patient in a lawsuit.
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I think one of the pleadings said they anticipated three days?
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I’m anticipating obfuscation and delay by that party, considering her supposed “weakened state” and all.
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As am I. It’s been the pattern so far.
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I would think it would cheaper for all parties if Silver et al just went to Flordia and sat in the same room with them. I mean, how much could that cost? Some airline tickets for them? Probablyy paid for in the cut of the number of days the deposition will take.
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But remember, it’s not just Mr Silver. It’s also MB’s lawyers and RC’s lawyers. And any support staff they need. Plus, hotels, food, etc…and a location to do it.
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Well they would have to pay for all that, including LK and JK and KK’s hotels and travel anyway if they had it in NJ, I doubt they are all conveniently in the same town and same building anyway. Just seems to me location = anywhere they are all in the same place = good
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They wouldn’t be paying for the Plaintiff to attend a deposition in the Venue she chose. That’s on her.
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But… she’s getting to do her whole deposition via Zoom… correct? The original judge didn’t even go for the back up position… he simply conceded to her request to do 100% Zoom I thought -
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Yup. It’ll be interesting for sure. I have a suspicion that LK thinks that Zoom will be easier to manipulate. If the plaintiff continues with the uncooperative manner they have exhibited so far, we’ll see how much patience the Judge has before LK’s suit is tossed.
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Yes. The judge ruled it could be by zoom.
But if he had compelled her to come to NJ, the costs would have been hers.
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It’s so bizarre to me to see this. A defendant employing every stall tactic they can think of, sure. But the plaintiff? They’re usually so eager to get into court.
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I would think you could spend three weeks just asking about all the social media posts.
Or three months, if not three years.
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I know. It’s bizarre!
Obviously it didn’t work out as a sure thing (as she and her dad expected) and now the fabrications and the nasty personal details and behavior come to roost in public.
As I said before, they’re between a rock and a hard place, and they didn’t expect to be.
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I bet she will use the same tactics she tried during the criminal trial, claiming she can’t read questions or exhibits, asking them to repeat questions, etc.
I am guessing Bilinkas and Deininger are anticipating this, and prepared.
But this has the potential to be a real nightmare to manage over Zoom.
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I hope any documents needing to be read have been converted to 18 pt font or higher. That seemed to be an issue at the criminal trial.
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I wonder how the new judge ended up with this case.
I’m imagining a bunch of judges in the back room at the courthouse, covering their eyes and drawing straws with their fingers crossed that they don’t get the short one.
I realize that’s probably not how it works. Lol.
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Just posing a hypothetical question…
Anyone know if drug testing or breathalyzing people before depositions is a thing? Or is it of strategic benefit for lawyers to allow witnesses for the opposing side to answer questions under oath while high, if that’s what the witnesses want to do?
I know if someone signs an agreement while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it can actually invalidate an agreement. I’m just curious if there are rules about this with respect to depositions.
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