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CIVJIG 12.20 Evaluation of Deposition Evidence

Evaluating evidence given in a deposition

A witness's deposition may be presented when the witness cannot be at the trial in person. The deposition was given under oath.

When [you (are) (were) shown a videotape deposition] [a deposition (is) (was) read to you]:

1. Give the evidence the same weight as you would if the person was present.

2. Use the same factors as you would in judging any evidence.

[The manner of the person reading the deposition is not a factor.]