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TEXAS DEPOSITIONSBrock C. Akers

Volume 1Trial Lawyer’s Series®

CHAPTER ONE—OVERVIEW

SCOPE OF COVERAGE

A. DISCUSSION1. General Thoughts and Observations About Depositions2. Rules for Witnesses3. E-Discovery4. Telephone Depositions5. Cost Saving Ideas

(a) Delivery of Depositions(b) Oral Depositions(c) Written Depositions(d) Perpetuating Testimony(e) Nonstenographic Tape Record(f) Video Depositions(g) Telephone Depositions(h) Satellite Depositions—Video Teleconferencing and Video Conferencing

6. Making and Transcribing Depositions(a) In General(b) Court Reporters

(i) Reporting Method(ii) Costs(iii) Locating Reporters

(c) Before Starting the Deposition(d) Making the Record(e) Correcting the Record

B. CHECKLISTS1. Texas Depositions—Checklist

(a) Scope of Coverage(b) Arranging Depositions(c) Taking Depositions(d) Returning Depositions(e) Using Depositions

2. Mandatory Disclosure—Checklist(a) Scope of Coverage

3. Federal Depositions—Checklist(a) Scope of Coverage(b) Arranging Depositions(c) Taking Depositions(d) Returning Depositions(e) Using Depositions

4. Deposition Notice—Checklist5. Tips for a Successful Deposition—Checklist6. Deposition Procedures—Checklist

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7. Objections (Texas Rules)—Checklist8. Privileges (Texas Rules)—Checklist9. Objections (Federal Rules)—Checklist

10. Pretrial Depositions Relating to Oral and Written Depositions—Checklist11. Telephone and Telephone-Video Depositions—Checklist

CHAPTER TWO—STATUTES AND RULES

A. DISCUSSION1. The Meaning of Taking a Deposition Under the Rules

(a) Texas Rules(b) Federal Rules

2. Under the Rules Stating Objections to Depositions

B. TEXAS RULES AND STATUTES PERTAINING TO DEPOSITIONS1. Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Discovery Practice and Procedure)

(a) Rule 176 Subpoenas(b) Rule 190 Discovery Limitations(c) Rule 191 Modifying Discovery Procedures and Limitations; Conference Requirement; Signing

Disclosures, Discovery Requests, Responses, and Objections; Filing Requirements(d) Rule 192 Permissible Discovery: Forms and Scope; Work Product; Protective Orders; Definitions(e) Rule 193 Written Discovery: Response; Objection; Assertion of Privilege; Supplementation and

Amendment; Failure to Timely Respond; Presumption of Authenticity(f) Rule 194 Requests for Disclosure(g) Rule 195 Discovery Regarding Testifying Expert Witnesses(h) Rule 196 Requests for Production and Inspection to Parties; Requests and Motions for Entry

Upon Property(i) Rule 197 Interrogatories to Parties(j) Rule 198 Requests for Admissions(k) Rule 199 Depositions Upon Oral Examination(l) Rule 200 Depositions Upon Written Questions(m) Rule 201 Depositions in Foreign Jurisdictions for Use in Texas Proceedings; Depositions in Texas

for Use in Foreign Proceedings(n) Rule 202 Depositions Before Suit or to Investigate Claims(o) Rule 203 Signing, Certification, and Use of Oral and Written Depositions(p) Rule 204 Physical and Mental Examinations(q) Rule 205 Discovery from Nonparties(r) Rule 215 Abuse of Discovery; Sanctions

2. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code (regarding depositions)(a) Chapter 20. Depositions(b) Chapter 21. Interpreters(c) Chapter 22. Witnesses

3. Supreme Court Adopts Definitions of Unprofessional Conduct for Reporters4. Texas Government Code

(a) § 52.055 Expenses of District Court Reporters(b) § 52.058 Expenses of District Court Reporters in Change of Venue Cases(c) § 52.059 Charges for Depositions

5. Texas Health and Safety Code(a) § 241.152 Written Authorization for Disclosure of Health Care Information(b) § 241.153 Disclosure Without Written Authorization


C. FEDERAL RULES AND STATUTES PERTAINING TO DEPOSITIONS1. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Discovery Practice and Procedure)

(a) Rule 26. General Provisions Governing Discovery; Duty of Disclosure(b) Rule 27. Depositions to Perpetuate Testimony(c) Rule 28. Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken(d) Rule 29. Stipulations About Discovery Procedure(e) Rule 30. Depositions by Oral Examination(f) Rule 31. Depositions by Written Questions(g) Rule 32. Using Depositions in Court Proceedings(h) Rule 33. Interrogatories To Parties(i) Rule 34. Producing Documents, Electronically Stored Information, and Tangible Things, or

Entering Onto Land, for Inspection and Other Purposes(j) Rule 35. Physical and Mental Examinations(k) Rule 36. Requests for Admission(l) Rule 37. Failure to Make Disclosures or to Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions

2. Federal Statutes (28 U.S.C.)(a) § 1821 Per Diem and Mileage Generally; Subsistence(b) § 1826 Recalcitrant Witnesses(c) § 1920 Taxation of Costs

CHAPTER THREE—DIGEST

A. SCOPE OF COVERAGE

B. TOPICS1. Adjournment or Completion of Depositions2. Agreements3. Attorney as Witness4. Audio (Tape Recorder) Depositions5. Certifying Questions6. Confidentiality7. Contempt8. Corporate Depositions9. Corrections to Deposition

10. Cost of Depositions11. Court Reporters12. Customary Practices13. Defending Depositions14. Deposition Procedures15. Deposition as Substitute for Other Discovery Requests16. Deposition as Summary Judgment Evidence17. Deposition Summaries18. Deposition to Perpetuate Testimony19. Deposition on Written Questions (Written Deposition)20. Discovery Plans21. Ethical Consideration22. Exhibits to Depositions23. Expenses of Attending Depositions24. Expert’s Deposition25. Failure to Attend Depositions26. Filing of Depositions27. Foreign Depositions28. Interpreters29. Jurisdiction Over the Deposition


30. Making the Record31. Modifying Deposition Procedures32. Motion to Compel Answers33. Nonstenographic Recordings34. Notice of Depositions35. Number of Depositions36. Objections37. Out-of-State Depositions38. Parties Joined After the Deposition39. Persons to Be Deposed40. Persons to Be Present at Deposition41. Place or Location of Depositions42. Private Conference With Witnesses43. Privileged Information44. Production of Documents45. Protective Orders46. Public Access to Court Records47. Purpose of a Deposition48. Questions and Answers49. Sanctions50. Scheduling Depositions51. Scope of Discovery52. Signature of Witness53. Stipulations54. Subpoena55. Supplemental Depositions56. Supplementing Deposition Responses57. Taking a Deposition Under the Rules58. Telephone Depositions59. Time Limitations on Depositions60. Time of Taking Deposition61. Types of Depositions62. Unresponsive Answers63. Use of Depositions at Trial64. Use of Depositions on File65. Video Depositions66. Weekend Depositions67. Witnesses

C. SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCES1. Texas Lawyer’s Creed—A Mandate for Professionalism2. Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct

CHAPTER FOUR—FORMS AND MOTIONS

A. INTRODUCTION

B. STATE COURT FORMS

1. Notices of Depositions

(a) Notice of Oral Deposition—Party (Multiple Witnesses)Application: Multiple Parties; Multiple Witnesses (Parties); Notice Duces Tecum


(b) Notice of Oral Deposition—(Nonparty)Application: Multiple witnesses; Subpoena Duces Tecum Notice

(c) Notice of Corporate Deposition—When Corporation is a PartyApplication: Official Corporate Answers; Notice Duces Tecum

(d) Notice of Oral Deposition—(Nonparty)Application: Single Witness; Subpoena Duces Tecum Notice

(e) Notice of Intention to Take Oral DepositionApplication: Expert Witness; Subpoena Duces Tecum Notice

(f) Notice of Oral Deposition—VideotapeApplication: Single Witness; Videotape

(g) Motion and Order or Stipulation for Telephone Depositions

(h) Notice of Oral Deposition of an Organization (Nonparty)Application: Nonparty Corporation, Association, etc. to Designate Witness

(i) Notice of Deposition by Written Questions (Written Deposition)Application: Custodian of Hospital Records—Short Form

(j) Cross-Questions to Custodian of Records of HospitalApplication: Proving Up Hospital Records as Business Records

(k) Notice of Deposition by Written QuestionsApplication: Custodian of Hospital Records—Long Form

(l) Notice of Deposition by Written QuestionsApplication:Treating Physician—Short Form; Subpoena Duces Tecum

(m) Notice of Deposition by Written Questions (Written Deposition)Application: Treating Physician—Long Form; Prove up Diagnosis, Prognosis, Medical Bill, etc.

(n) Notice of Written Questions (Written Deposition)Application: Custodian of Medical Records

(o) Notice of Deposition by Written Questions (Written Deposition)Application: Custodian of Personnel Records

2. Depositions to Perpetuate Testimony

(a) Petition to Perpetuate TestimonyApplication: Petition to Take Deposition Before Suit is Instituted

3. Motions and Orders

(a) Motion For Audio Recording in Lieu of Stenographic Recording of DepositionApplication: Use of Tape Recorder (Audio) in Lieu of Court Reporter

(b) Order Authorizing Audio Recording in Lieu of Stenographic Recording of DepositionApplication: Use with Motion for Audio Recording

(c) Motion and Order or Stipulation for Telephone Depositions

(d) Motion to Shorten Time for Taking Video DepositionApplication: Take Video Deposition with Less than Five Days’ Notice


(e) Notice of Oral Deposition—Videotape (Nonparty)Application: Attachment to Motion to Shorten Time for Taking Video Deposition; Single Witness; Subpoena Duces Tecum

(f) Order Shortening Time for Deposition NoticeApplication: Use with Motion to Shorten Time for Taking Deposition

(g) Motion for Protective Order—Expert FeesApplication: Require Party Requesting Deposition to Pay Expert Fees

(h) Motion for Protective Order—Witness IllApplication: Postpone Deposition Because Witness Ill

(i) Motion for Protective Order (Alternative)Application: General Format

(j) Order Granting Relief in Response to Motion for Protective OrderApplication: Order Granting Relief in Response to Motion for Protective Order

(k) Motion to Quash SubpoenaApplication: Prevent Taking of Nonparty’s Deposition

(l) Defendant’s Motion to Quash Notice of Deposition

(m) Motion to Quash Subpoena or in the Alternative for Protection

(n) Order Quashing SubpoenaApplication: Prevent Taking of Nonparty’s Deposition

(o) Motion to Suppress Deposition

(p) Order on Motion to Suppress Deposition

4. Refusal of Witness to Answer Questions—Oral or Written

(a) Motion to Compel Witness to Answer Deposition Questions

(b) Court Reporter’s Letter Certifying Unanswered Deposition QuestionsApplication: Exhibit Attached to Motion

(c) Order Compelling Answers to Certified QuestionsApplication: Use with Motion to Compel Witness to Answer Deposition Questions

5. Refusal of Witness to Appear for Deposition

(a) Motion to Order AppearanceApplication: Less Severe Means to Compel Attendance than Motion for Contempt

(b) Order to Appear for Deposition

(c) Motion for Contempt—Witness Fails to Appear at DepositionApplication: Compel Attendance of Witness at Deposition by Attachment by Sheriff

(d) Judgment of Contempt—Failure of Witness to Appear for Deposition. Also, Witness Fails toAttend Contempt Hearing Though Duly NotifiedApplication: Secure Contempt Order and Have Sheriff Attach Witness to Bring to Deposition

6. Stipulations

(a) Stipulations for Taking Depositions Under State Rules


7. Miscellaneous Forms

(a) Letter to Client Regarding Deposition

(b) Letter to Client Regarding Deposition—(Alternative)

(c) Letter to Opposing Counsel Confirming Deposition Arrangements

(d) Deposition Cover Page—Telephone Deposition

(e) Deposition Summary—Very General(page reference only; topical headings)

(f) Deposition Summary—Very General(page reference only; topical headings)

(g) Deposition Summary—Extremely Abbreviated(page and line references)

(h) Deposition Summary—Extremely Abbreviated(page and line references)

(i) Waiver of Twenty-Day Notice for Written Questions

(j) Objections to Deposition

(k) Deposition Scheduling Form

(l) Deposition Scheduling Form—AlternativeApplication: Person Scheduling the Deposition is Unfamiliarwith the Case File

(m) Information for Court Reporter

C. FEDERAL COURT FORMS

1. Reports

(a) Report of the Parties’ Planning Meeting (Federal Court)Application: Filed with the Court within Fourteen Days of the Rule 26(f) Meeting

2. Notices of Depositions

(a) Notice of Oral Deposition—(Party)Application: Single Witness; Duces Tecum Notice

(b) Notice of Oral Deposition—(Nonparty)Application: Single Witness; Subpoena Duces Tecum Notice

(c) Notice of Oral Deposition—Organization (Nonparty)Application: Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition of Organizationto Designate Witness; Single Witness; Subpoena Duces Tecum

(d) Notice of Oral Deposition—(Party)—VideotapeApplication: Single Witness: Duces Tecum Notice; Videotaped

(e) Notice of Written DepositionApplication: Federal Notice Form to be Used with Written Questions from State Court Forms


3. Motions and Orders

(a) Motion to Take Telephone Depositions Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(4)

(b) Order Granting Motion to Take Telephone Depositions

(c) Motion for Protective Order

(d) Order Granting Relief Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c)

4. Stipulations

(a) Stipulations for Taking Depositions Under the Federal Rules

(b) Stipulations for Taking Telephone Depositions

5. Foreign Depositions

(a) Fed. R. Civ. P. 28(b); Notice of Foreign Oral Deposition

(b) Fed. R. Civ. P. 28(b); Petition for Commission to Take Written Deposition in Foreign Country

(c) Fed. R. Civ. P. 28(b); Order for Commission to Take Foreign Written Deposition

(d) Commission to Take Foreign Written DepositionApplication: Attachment to Order for Commission to Take A Foreign Written Deposition

(e) Fed. R. Civ. P. 28(b); Petition for Commission to Take Oral Deposition in Foreign Country

(f) Order to Issue Commission for Foreign Oral Deposition

(g) Commission to Take Foreign Oral DepositionApplication: Attachment to Order for Commission to Take Foreign Oral Deposition

(h) Fed. R. Civ. P. 28(b); Petition for Letter Rogatory for Foreign Deposition

(i) Order to Issue Letter Rogatory for Foreign Deposition

(j) Letter Rogatory

(k) Letter of Request

CHAPTER FIVE—PRACTICE AIDS

A. MEDICAL AIDS1. Medicine-Related Internet Sites2. Code for Physicians and Attorneys of Texas3. Medical Abbreviations4. Medical Terminology: Prefixes, Stems, and Suffixes5. Introduction to Medical Illustrations

(a) Pelvis, Lumbar Vertebrae, and Nerve Roots(b) Lumbar Vertebra(c) Vertebral Ligaments(d) Vertebral Column(e) Dermatomes(f) Hand and Wrist(g) Foot(h) Bones of the Knee—Anterior(i) Bones of the Knee—Posterior


(j) Ligaments of the Knee—Anterior(k) Ligaments of the Knee—Posterior(l) Muscles—Anterior(m) Muscles—Posterior(n) Muscles—Neck(o) Muscles—Arm & Shoulder(p) Muscles—Abdomen(q) Venous System(r) Arterial System(s) Nerves

6. Orthopedic Tests7. The Neurological Examination

B. GENERAL AIDS1. Perpetual Calendar

(a) Table of Years(b) Table of Months(c) Table of Days

2. Leap Years3. Life Expectancy Table4. Land Acreage, Distances, and Measurements5. Weights and Measures6. Metric Conversion7. Accident Reconstruction

(a) Accident Reports(b) Definitions(c) Abbreviations(d) Formulas(e) Coefficient of Friction Values(f) Approximate Stopping Distances(g) Conversion of MPH to FPS Traveled(h) Calculations(i) Bibliography

8. The Internet: Information Available

CHAPTER SIX—WITNESSES


B. PREPARING FOR THE DEPOSITION1. Preparing the Client/Witness for Deposition2. Client/Witness Deposition Preparation—Checklist3. Expert Witnesses—Fees and Expenses4. Expert Witness Deposition Preparation—Checklist

C. CONDUCTING THE DEPOSITION1. Standard Introductory Comments—Checklist2. Standard Preliminary Questions for the Witness—Checklist3. Basic Checklist for Expert’s Deposition4. Universal Checklist for Cross-Examining Opposing Expert

D. ADMISSIBILITY OF EXPERT’S SCIENTIFIC TESTIMONYA Note on Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals


CHAPTER SEVEN—VIDEO DEPOSITIONS


B. APPLICABLE RULES

C. PROCEDURE, TECHNIQUE, AND TECHNICAL MATTERS1. Preparing the Witness2. Preparing the Camera Operator (Video Technician)3. Preparing the Attorney/Interrogator

D. PRESENTING THE VIDEO DEPOSITION AT TRIAL1. Handling Objections2. Equipment for Presenting Video Deposition

E. VIDEO DEPOSITIONS BY COURT ORDER

F. CASE LAW

G. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF VIDEO DEPOSITIONS1. Advantages2. Disadvantages

H. TAKING VIDEO DEPOSITIONS—CHECKLIST1. Operator2. Witness3. Court Reporter (Federal Court Depositions)4. Attorneys

CHAPTER EIGHT—FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS


B. FOREIGN DEPOSITIONS1. Federal Practice2. Taking Depositions in Japan3. Practical Considerations4. Case Law—The Hague Evidence Convention

C. FEDERAL STATUES AND TREATIES1. The Hague Convention2. 28 U.S.C. § 1781 Transmittal of letter rogatory or request3. 28 U.S.C. § 1782 Assistance to foreign and international

tribunals and to litigants before such tribunals4. 28 U.S.C. § 1783 Subpoena of person in foreign country5. 28 U.S.C. § 1784 Contempt

D. TEXAS PRACTICE1. Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 201. Depositions in Foreign Jurisdictions for Use in Texas Proceedings;

Depositions in Texas for Use in Foreign Proceedings2. Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 20.001. Persons Who May Take a Deposition3. Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 20.002. Testimony Required by Foreign Jurisdiction


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CHAPTER NINE—AUTOMOBILES/RAILROADS

A. AUTOMOBILES1. Scope of Coverage2. Potential Witnesses3. Potential Documents4. Checklists

(a) Opposing Driver(b) Police Officer(c) Accident Reconstruction Expert(d) Ambulance Attendant(e) Plaintiff(f) Drinking Driver(g) Truck Driver

B. RAILROADS1. Scope of Coverage2. Potential Witnesses3. Potential Documents4. Checklist

(a) Train Crew Member5. Legal Citations

(a) Federal(b) Texas

CHAPTER TEN—DEFAMATION/LIBEL/SLANDER


B. POTENTIAL WITNESSES

C. POTENTIAL DOCUMENTS

D. CHECKLISTS1. Plaintiff (Defamation)2. Defendant (Defamation)

E. LEGAL CITATIONS1. Supreme Court2. Federal3. Texas

CHAPTER ELEVEN—DOMESTIC RELATIONS

A. DIVORCE/ANNULMENT1. Scope of Coverage2. Potential Witnesses3. Potential Documents4. Checklists

(a) Spouse(b) Character Witnesses

5. Legal Citations


B. CHILD CUSTODY/VISITATION/SUPPORT1. Scope of Coverage2. Potential Witnesses3. Potential Documents4. Checklists

(a) Former Spouse(b) Character Witnesses(c) Psychologist/Psychiatrist

5. Legal Citations

C. PATERNITY1. Scope of Coverage2. Potential Witnesses3. Potential Documents4. Checklists

(a) Mother(b) Accused Father

5. Legal Citations

D. CONTEMPT1. Scope of Coverage2. Potential Witnesses3. Potential Documents4. Checklists

(a) Clerk or Deputy Clerk of the Court(b) Spouse of Former Spouse(c) Movant

5. Legal Citations

E. PROPERTY DIVISION1. Scope of Coverage2. Potential Witnesses3. Potential Documents4. Checklist

(a) Spouse5. Legal Citations

CHAPTER TWELVE—DRAM SHOP


B. POTENTIAL DEFENDANTS

C. POTENTIAL WITNESSES

D. POTENTIAL DOCUMENTS

E. CHECKLISTS1. Companions2. Defendant3. Eyewitness4. Intoxicated Tortfeasor (AB)5. Jailer6. Plaintiff7. Paramedic8. Police Officer


F. LEGAL CITATIONS1. Liability for Selling or Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages2. Sale to Third Party3. Common Law Liability4. General5. Texas Cases Involving the Dram Shop Act

G. TEXAS STATUTES

CHAPTER THIRTEEN—ECONOMISTS’ DEPOSITIONS

A. A PRIMER ON ECONOMIC TESTIMONY IN LITIGATION1. Lost Wages or Lost Wage-Earning Capacity2. Discount Rates3. Growth Rates4. Fringe Benefits5. Loss of Household Services6. Future Medical Expenses

B. STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OF ECONOMIC TESTIMONY

C. CHECKLISTS1. Economist2. Opposing Economist

D. LEGAL CITATIONS

E. TABLES1. Bond Yields and Interest Rates2. Ratios for Life Expectancy, Active Life Expectancy, and Inactive Life Expectancy, Comparing Higher to

Lower Status Respondents, by Sex and Selected Ages3. Worklife Expectancies in Years by Age and Gender4. Worklife Expectancies in Years for Men by Race5. Worklife Expectancies in Years for Women by Age and Educational Level

CHAPTER FOURTEEN—FIRE INSURANCE




D. CHECKLISTS1. Insured2. Fire Insurance Company Representative3. Arson Expert4. Firefighter

E. LEGAL CITATIONS

CHAPTER FIFTEEN—INJURIES AND DAMAGES





D. CHECKLISTS1. Injured Party2. Medical Doctor/Osteopath3. Chiropractor4. Employment Expert5. Fellow Employee6. Spouse7. Before-and-After Witness8. Employer/Supervisor of Injured Party9. Biomechanical Engineer

10. Neurologist (Quadriplegic Injury)11. Rehabilitation Consultant12. Vocational and Career Counselor (Assessment of Competitive Disadvantage Resulting from Amputation)13. Vocational Evaluator (Orthopedic Injury Case)14. Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant (Spinal Cord Injury Case)15. Payroll/Personnel Clerk16. Decedent’s Friend/Relative

E. LEGAL CITATIONS

CHAPTER SIXTEEN—NEGLIGENT HIRING




D. CHECKLISTS1. Employer2. Employee

E. LEGAL CITATIONS1. Premises Liability2. Civil Rights3. Common Carriers and Other Drivers4. Fellow Employees5. Hospital6. Negligent Hiring7. Governmental Tort Immunity

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN—PREMISES LIABILITY




D. CHECKLISTS1. Owner or Lessee2. Plaintiff3. Human Factors Engineer4. Biomechanical Engineer5. Owner of Dog (Animals)


6. Bartender (Dram Shop)7. Intoxicated Tortfeasor (AB) (Dram Shop)8. Witness to Construction Hazard (Highway Defect)9. Architect/Architectural Engineer (Parking Areas)

10. Security Manager

E. LEGAL CITATIONS

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN—PROBATE




D. CHECKLISTS1. Attorney Drafting Will2. Friend of Decedent3. Handwriting Expert (Forensic Document Examiner)

E. LEGAL CITATIONS

CHAPTER NINETEEN—PRODUCTS LIABILITY




D. CHECKLISTS1. Plaintiff2. Manufacturer’s Representative3. Design Engineer4. Design Engineer—Expanded Checklist5. Human Factors Psychologist—Warnings Expert

E. LEGAL CITATIONS1. Destructive Testing2. Punitive Damages3. Issues on the Scope of Discovery4. Defenses5. Good Cause

CHAPTER TWENTY—PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

A. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE1. Scope of Coverage2. Potential Witnesses3. Potential Documents4. Depositions in Medical Negligence Cases5. Checklists

(a) Defendant Doctor(b) Hospital Records Custodian(c) Hospital(d) Hospital Code Standards


B. LEGAL MALPRACTICE1. Scope of Coverage2. Potential Witnesses3. Potential Documents4. Checklists

(a) Defendant Attorney (General)(b) Defendant Trial Attorney (Attorneys)(c) Expert Witness (Attorneys)

C. ACCOUNTANT MALPRACTICE1. Scope of Coverage2. Potential Defendants3. Potential Witnesses4. Potential Documents5. Checklists

(a) Plaintiff(b) Defendant (Accountant)(c) Expert Witness (Accountant)

D. LEGAL CITATIONS

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE—RICO




D. COMPONENTS OF RICO ACTION

E. RICO CHECKLIST

F. CLASSIC SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES TO DEFRAUD1. Advance Fee Schemes2. Pyramid Schemes3. Chain Referral Schemes4. Ponzi Schemes5. Business Opportunity Schemes6. Planned Bankruptcy Schemes (“Bust-Outs”)7. Mortgage Loan Schemes8. Fraud Against the Government (Qui Tam)9. Bid Rigging

10. Commercial Bribery11. Copyright

G. LEGAL CITATIONS

H. RICO STATUTE

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO—UNFAIR BUSINESS ACTS OR PRACTICES





D. UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES CHECKLIST

E. LEGAL CITATIONS

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE—UNLAWFUL DETENTION




D. CHECKLISTS1. Plaintiff2. Defendant3. Police Officer

E. LEGAL CITATIONS

F. TEXAS STATUTES

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR—WORKERS’ COMPENSATION




D. PLAINTIFF CHECKLIST

E. LEGAL CITATIONS

INDEX
