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Deposition transcript
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Summary
This document is page 19 of a deposition transcript featuring a heated argument between opposing counsel, Mr. Tein and Mr. Leopold, over deposition procedures in West Palm Beach. Mr. Tein accuses Mr. Leopold of obstruction before proceeding to question the deponent, Saige, about whether she believes giving testimony is 'bull s-h-i-t' and if she wrote that on MySpace the previous week.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| MR. TEIN | Attorney |
Attorney conducting the deposition, questioning the deponent 'Saige' and arguing with opposing counsel.
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| Mr. Leopold | Attorney |
Attorney representing the deponent, making objections during the deposition. He is referred to as 'Ted' by Mr. Tein.
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| Ted | Attorney |
First name of Mr. Leopold, used by Mr. Tein.
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| Saige | Deponent |
The individual being questioned under oath during the deposition.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| MySpace |
Social media platform where the deponent, Saige, allegedly wrote a message to a friend.
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| HOUSE_OVERSIGHT |
Appears in the document footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012414', likely referring to the U.S. House Oversight Committee.
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Timeline (1 events)
Implied date of 09/29/2004 or 09/29/2010 from document header
A contentious deposition where attorneys Mr. Tein and Mr. Leopold argue over the nature and form of objections. Mr. Tein questions the deponent, Saige, about a statement she allegedly made on MySpace.
A legal proceeding, possibly in the jurisdiction of West Palm Beach.
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Mentioned by Mr. Leopold as a location where he practices law and where judges have specific requirements for objecti...
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Relationships (3)
Engaged in a contentious argument during a deposition regarding the rules of objections.
Mr. Leopold is acting as Saige's legal counsel, objecting to questions on her behalf during her deposition.
Allegedly communicated via MySpace 'last week'.
Key Quotes (5)
"You are improperly objecting, Mr. Leopold. You have no grounds to object. And that's not an objection."Source
— MR. TEIN
(Mr. Tein challenging Mr. Leopold's objection at the start of the exchange.)
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"Counsel, I am not precluded from just making an objection to the form of the question."Source
— MR. LEOPOLD
(Mr. Leopold defending his right to object to the form of questions.)
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"Otherwise, all you're doing is obstructing."Source
— MR. TEIN
(Mr. Tein accusing Mr. Leopold of obstructing the deposition.)
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"Q. Saige, you think that giving testimony today, under oath, is bull s-h-i-t, don't you?"Source
— MR. TEIN
(The central question posed to the deponent, Saige, about her attitude towards testifying.)
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"And you wrote that to your friend on MySpace last week, didn't you?"Source
— MR. TEIN
(Follow-up question linking Saige's alleged opinion to a specific written communication.)
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5 MR. TEIN: You are improperly objecting,
6 Mr. Leopold. You have no grounds to object. And
7 that's not an objection.
8 MR. LEOPOLD: It is an objection.
9 MR. TEIN: Then terminate the deposition if
10 you think it's been asked and answered.
11 MR. LEOPOLD: Counsel, I am not precluded
12 from just making an objection to the form of the
13 question. As the courts well know, and if you
14 practice here in West Palm Beach, many of the
15 judges require you to set the objection with
16 specificity. And I will do that. And if you
17 don't want me to, you can make the record. But I
18 will do that.
19 MR. TEIN: Here's what we'll do, Ted. You
20 can -- I will allow you to reserve an objection to
21 form for every single one of my questions.
22 Otherwise, all you're doing is obstructing.
23 MR. LEOPOLD: I won't do that.
24 MR. TEIN: Of course; because you want to
25 obstruct.
6 Mr. Leopold. You have no grounds to object. And
7 that's not an objection.
8 MR. LEOPOLD: It is an objection.
9 MR. TEIN: Then terminate the deposition if
10 you think it's been asked and answered.
11 MR. LEOPOLD: Counsel, I am not precluded
12 from just making an objection to the form of the
13 question. As the courts well know, and if you
14 practice here in West Palm Beach, many of the
15 judges require you to set the objection with
16 specificity. And I will do that. And if you
17 don't want me to, you can make the record. But I
18 will do that.
19 MR. TEIN: Here's what we'll do, Ted. You
20 can -- I will allow you to reserve an objection to
21 form for every single one of my questions.
22 Otherwise, all you're doing is obstructing.
23 MR. LEOPOLD: I won't do that.
24 MR. TEIN: Of course; because you want to
25 obstruct.
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1 MR. LEOPOLD: All right.
2 BY MR. TEIN:
3 Q. Saige, you think that giving testimony
4 today, under oath, is bull s-h-i-t, don't you?
5 A. No.
6 Q. And you wrote that to your friend on
7 MySpace last week, didn't you?
8 MR. LEOPOLD: Objection. Asked and
2 BY MR. TEIN:
3 Q. Saige, you think that giving testimony
4 today, under oath, is bull s-h-i-t, don't you?
5 A. No.
6 Q. And you wrote that to your friend on
7 MySpace last week, didn't you?
8 MR. LEOPOLD: Objection. Asked and
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