22 CRR-NY 221.2NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 22. JUDICIARY
SUBTITLE A. JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER II. UNIFORM RULES FOR THE NEW YORK STATE TRIAL COURTS
PART 221. UNIFORM RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF DEPOSITIONS
22 CRR-NY 221.2
22 CRR-NY 221.2
221.2 Refusal to answer when objection is made.
A deponent shall answer all questions at a deposition, except:
(a) to preserve a privilege or right of confidentiality;
(b) to enforce a limitation set forth in an order of a court; or
(c) when the question is plainly improper and would, if answered, cause significant prejudice to any person. An attorney shall not direct a deponent not to answer except as provided in CPLR Rule 3115 or this subdivision. Any refusal to answer or direction not to answer shall be accompanied by a succinct and clear statement of the basis therefor. If the deponent does not answer a question, the examining party shall have the right to complete the remainder of the deposition.
22 CRR-NY 221.2
Current through August 31, 2021
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